Light microscopical demonstration and zonal distribution of parasinusoidal cells (Ito cells) in normal human liver.

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  • T Horn
  • Jette Junge
  • O Nielsen
  • P Christoffersen
The parasinusoidal cells of the liver (Ito cells) were demonstrated light microscopically in autopsy specimens fixed in formalin and stained with Oil red O after dichromate treatment. The method allows examination of large samples containing numerous acini. Quantitative assessment showed a zonal gradient with 6.3 and 7.7 parasinusoidal cells per 62.5 X 10(3) micron2 in zone 1 and 3, respectively.
Translated title of the contributionLight microscopical demonstration and zonal distribution of parasinusoidal cells (Ito cells) in normal human liver.
Original languageEnglish
JournalVirchows Archiv
Volume413
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)147-149
Number of pages3
ISSN0945-6317
Publication statusPublished - 1988

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