Term Name:	hepatic stellate cell proliferation
Synonyms:	hepatic perisinusoidal cell proliferation, Ito cell proliferation, perisinusoidal cell proliferation
Definition:	The multiplication or reproduction of hepatic stellate cells, resulting in the expansion of a hepatic stellate cell population. Hepatic stellate cells are found in the perisinusoidal space of the liver, and are capable of multiple roles including storage of retinol, presentation of antigen to T cells (including CD1d-restricted NKT cells), and upon activation, production of extracellular matrix components. This cell type comprises approximately 8-15% of total cells in the liver.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:1990922]    QuickGO    AmiGO