The liver is the largest solid organ in the body and is vital to the body’s metabolic functions and immune system. It performs a large number of functions such as processing nutrients, extracting energy, filtering toxic chemicals including alcohols from the body, helping in blood clotting, storing iron, and many vitamins, etc. Without a functioning liver, it becomes very difficult for a person to survive.
With the advancements made in regenerative medicine, stem cell therapy is being explored by researchers for curing liver cirrhosis. Various types of Stem Cells have been investigated as a regenerative therapy for liver cirrhosis.