hepatocyte proliferation

Term ID

GO:0072574

Synonyms

Definition

The multiplication or reproduction of hepatocytes, resulting in the expansion of a cell population. Hepatocytes form the main structural component of the liver. They are specialized epithelial cells that are organized into interconnected plates called lobules.

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of: epithelial cell proliferation involved in liver morphogenesis

epithelial cell proliferation involved in liver morphogenesis Show first 5 Terms
negatively regulated by: negative regulation of hepatocyte proliferation

negative regulation of hepatocyte proliferation Show first 5 Terms
positively regulated by: positive regulation of hepatocyte proliferation

positive regulation of hepatocyte proliferation Show first 5 Terms
regulated by: regulation of hepatocyte proliferation

regulation of hepatocyte proliferation Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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