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A hepatocyte is a cell of the main parenchymal tissue of the liver. Hepatocytes make up 70-85% of the liver's mass. These cells are involved in: 1  Protein synthesis. 2  Protein storage. 3  Transformation of carbohydrates. 4  Synthesis of cholesterol, bile salts and phospholipids.
A big blood vessel, called the portal vein, carries nutrient-rich blood from your small intestine directly to your liver. Chemical processing factory. Hepatic cells make up about 60 percent of your liver tissue. These specialised liver cells carry out more chemical processes than any other group of cells in your body.