Oval Cell (Liver)

Bipotential stem cells found in the liver, capable of differentiating into both hepatocytes and cholangiocytes, playing a role in liver regeneration after severe injury.

Key Functions:

• Acts as a progenitor cell for hepatocytes and cholangiocytes.
• Involved in liver regeneration when hepatocyte proliferation is impaired.
• Located in the canals of Hering.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Stem Cell (type of)
• Liver (located in)
• Hepatocyte (differentiates into)
• Cholangiocyte (differentiates into)
• Digestive System (part of)