title: Liver regeneration, stem cells and beyond.
abstract: Studies of the liver regenerative process have gained prominence in the last few years, especially with the interest in stem cell therapy. The regenerative capacity of the liver, its mechanisms and the role of stem cells will be discussed in this editorial as well as the role of artificial tissues and organs aiming to produce a new liver based on the current literature.
authors.affiliation: Marcelo AF Ribeiro Jr, Department of Surgery, Santo Amaro University, Alameda Gregorio Bogossian Sobrinho, 80/155, Santana de Parnaiba - SP, 06543-385, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcelo Af
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Ribeiro