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Chan EP & Wells RG. _Hepatology. 45(5):1326-7._ 2007-05-01 ## Abstract Comment on: CD133+ hepatic stellate cells are progenitor cells. \[Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2007\] [PubMed abstract](http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17464976) ## Research topics - [Liver Diseases and Transplant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?query=%22%5C%22Liver+Diseases+and+Transplant%5C%22%22) ## Related publications [View all publications](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research-search-results?verticalKey=research_publication) - Publication ### [Transforming growth factor-beta and substrate stiffness regulate portal fibroblast activation in culture.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/research/publications/tgf-beta-regulate-fibroblast-activation-culture-1055312985) Li Z, Dranoff JA, Chan EP, Uemura M, Sévigny J, Wells RG. 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