Function of hepatic stellate cells are
The hepatic cells are of mesenchymal origin , found in space of Dessie. The stellate cells play a role in the storage and metabolism of vitamin A and are transform into collagen producing myofibroblast when there is inflammation and Fibrosis of liver. Refer 9/e p436
Vitamin A storage
Formation of sinusoids
Increase blood perfusion
Phagocytosis
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