Term Name
hepatic oval stem cell
External Reference
Synonyms
liver progenitor cell, hepatic oval cell, hepatic progenitor cell
Definition
A transient hepatic stem cell observed after liver injury with a high nuclear to cytoplasm ratio that can differentiate into mature hepatocytes and bile duct cells. Arises from more than one tissue.
Organs
liver, exocrine gland, endocrine gland
Developmental Slims
endoderm
System Slims
digestive system, exocrine system, endocrine system