LIVER REGENERATION: MECHANISMS, MYSTERIES AND MORE

Background:  Liver regeneration remains a fascinating topic, still partly clouded to many as to the exact cellular and molecular mechanisms that bring about this phenomenon. It is an area, therefore, of active research today. This review looks at the recent published reports that have led to a greater understanding of this process.

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