The Role of Cell Types in Hepatocarcinogenesis (Hardcover)

Provides a review and analysis of cell precursor relationships believed to be important in the development of hepatocellular carcinoma and other types of nonmesenchymal liver tumours. The book focuses on cell lineages in liver development and neoplastic formation in both experimental animal models and humans. It also critically reviews current information supporting the existence of a facultative liver stem cell and its potential role as an alternative cell of origin in the genesis of various hepatic neoplasms, including hepatocellular carcinoma.