Platelets promote the liver's regeneration process following surgery

Monday, November 23, 2015 - 13:30 in Health & Medicine

Certain platelet-derived growth factors are of major significance for the liver's regeneration processes. It has been shown that platelets can encourage the regrowth of liver tissue in patients who have had parts of their liver removed surgically. This may also act as a starting point for the prediction of potential post-operative problems.

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