liver/biliary system
• increased numbers of ovals cells are seen at 2 weeks of age and by 8 weeks through 5-8 months a high number of cells organized in either single file or irregularly shaped duct-like structures are seen
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• increased proliferation biliary epithelial cells but not of hepatocytes is seen starting at 2 weeks of age
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• a slight increase in hepatocyte apoptosis is seen at 7 months of age
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• increased proliferation of periportal oval cells but not of hepatocytes is seen starting at 2 weeks of age
• apoptosis of oval cells is also increased at early time points
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cellular
• a slight increase in hepatocyte apoptosis is seen at 7 months of age
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