Source: Baylor College of Medicine
Posted: April 14, 2006
Researchers have discovered that regenerating liver tissue may depend on signals sent out when there is an imbalance in bile. They identified an imbalance of bile, specifically bile acids, as a major signal for this process.
Liver is an unusual organ because it can regrow when injured.
Understanding how this happens could help physicians seeking to treat liver disease.
Commentary: These findings could have implications for treating liver disorders and diseases and could broaden the theory and practice of regenerative medicine.
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