Editorial
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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 30, 2009; 1(1): 6-7
Published online Nov 30, 2009. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v1.i1.6
Liver regeneration, stem cells and beyond
Marcelo AF Ribeiro Jr
Marcelo AF Ribeiro Jr, Department of Surgery, Santo Amaro University, Alameda Gregorio Bogossian Sobrinho, 80/155, Santana de Parnaiba - SP, 06543-385, Brazil
Author contributions: Ribeiro Jr MAF contributed solely to this editorial.
Correspondence to: Marcelo AF Ribeiro Jr, MD, PhD, FACS, Professor, Department of Surgery, Santo Amaro University, Alameda Gregorio Bogossian Sobrinho, 80/155, Santana de Parnaiba - SP, 06543-385, Brazil. mribeiro@cwaynet.com.br
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Received: November 6, 2009
Revised: November 10, 2009
Accepted: November 17, 2009
Published online: November 30, 2009
Abstract

Studies of the liver regenerative process have gained prominence in the last few years, especially with the interest in stem cell therapy. The regenerative capacity of the liver, its mechanisms and the role of stem cells will be discussed in this editorial as well as the role of artificial tissues and organs aiming to produce a new liver based on the current literature.

Keywords: Liver, Regeneration, Stem cells, Transplant