title: A cellular view of Nf2 in liver homeostasis and tumorigenesis.
abstract: How liver adjusts and stabilizes its size is unsolved so far; the answers to this question may also provide insights into mechanisms of hepatocarcinogenesis. Two recent papers suggest a role for Merlin/Nf2 in control of liver cell turnover, but results appear conflicting at first glance.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Pathology, University Hospital Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
authors.forename: Kai
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Breuhahn
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schirmacher