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  • Transplantation Biology
  • Virology

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  • Developing reliable models for human liver function and disease is crucial.
  • Primary human hepatocytes (PHHs) are essential for studying human liver-specific processes.
  • Limitations exist in maintaining PHH viability and function in vitro and in vivo.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a chimeric mouse model with a humanized liver using PHHs.
  • To assess the engraftment, proliferation, and functionality of transplanted human hepatocytes.
  • To evaluate the susceptibility of the humanized liver model to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.

Main Methods:

  • Transplantation of primary human hepatocytes (PHHs) from a Japanese donor into uPA/SCID mice.
  • Expansion and purification of human hepatocytes from chimeric mouse liver (hcPHs).
  • Second-passaging of hcPHs into recipient mice.
  • Analysis of human albumin production and liver-specific enzyme gene expression.
  • Infection of chimeric mice with hepatitis B virus.

Main Results:

  • Successful engraftment and significant proliferation (over 100-fold) of PHHs in mouse liver.
  • Establishment of a secondary humanized liver model through transplantation of hcPHs.
  • Demonstrated production of human albumin and preservation of liver-specific enzyme genes by PHHs and hcPHs.
  • Successful infection of chimeric mice with HBV, with detectable viral DNA and HBsAg levels.

Conclusions:

  • Humanized liver chimeric mice established with PHHs serve as a robust platform for studying human liver biology.
  • The model supports sustained human hepatocyte function and is susceptible to HBV infection.
  • Purified human hepatocytes (hcPHs) from chimeric mice are a viable cell source for further research and potential therapeutic applications.