(Journal Article): Cell fusion is the principal source of bone-marrow-derived hepatocytes.
Wang X, Willenbring H, Akkari Y, Torimaru Y, Foster M, Al-Dhalimy M, Lagasse E, Finegold M, Olson S, Grompe M
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Nature
2003; 422(6934):897-901
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ABSTRACT: Evidence suggests that haematopoietic stem cells might have unexpected developmental plasticity, highlighting therapeutic potential. For example, bone-marrow-derived hepatocytes ca... Click HERE for details