Fig. 3

Modulation of the HSC secretome after 24 h of co-culture with ADHLSCs. a ADHLSCs inhibit pro-collagen type I secretion by HSCs after 24 h of co-culture at a ADHLSC: HSC ratio of 1:100, as evaluated by ELISA (N = 4). b The presence of ADHLSCs increased HGF and IL-6 secretion by HSCs after 24 h of co-culture at an ADHLSC:HSC ratio of 1:100, as evaluated by multiplex technology (N = 4). Results are expressed as mean ± standard error of the mean (SEM). ^*** p value < 0.001; ^** p < 0.01; ^* p < 005. HGF hepatocyte growth factor, IL-6 interleukin 6