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Here we describe a method for the isolation of hepatic stellate cells from mouse liver. For stellate cell purification, mouse livers are digested in situ and in vitro by pronase-collagenase treatment prior to density gradient centrifugation. This technique yields highly pure hepatic stellate cells.
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Maschmeyer, P., Flach, M., Winau, F. Seven Steps to Stellate Cells. J. Vis. Exp. (51), e2710, doi:10.3791/2710 (2011).
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