Term Name
hepatic oval stem cell
External Reference
Synonyms
liver progenitor cell, hepatic progenitor cell, hepatic oval 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
exocrine gland, liver, endocrine gland
Developmental Slims
endoderm, mesoderm
System Slims
digestive system, endocrine system, exocrine system