"Hepatic stellate" refers to a type of cell found in the liver called the stellate cell. These cells are involved in the storage of fat in the liver and play a crucial role in liver health and disease. Full definition
On the contrary, senescence is decreased in activated hepatic stellate cells (HSCs), the supportive cells which, when triggered by alcohol or other liver insults, begin to produce excessive fibrotic material. (sciencedaily.com)
Nakano S, Nagasawa T, Ijiro T, Inada Y, Tamura T, Maruyama K, Kuroda J, Yamazaki Y, Kusama H, Shibata N. Bezafibrate prevents hepatic stellate cell activation and fibrogenesis in a murine steatohepatitis model, and suppresses fibrogenic response induced by transforming growth factor - beta1 in a cultured stellate cell line. (researchdiets.com)
Tumor necrosis factor - a promotes cholestasis - induced liver fibrosis in the mouse through tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase - 1 production in hepatic stellate cells. (abcam.com)