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Generating functional human liver organoids from stem cells presents challenges. Recent 3D culture advancements offer miniature liver systems for studying liver development and disease.

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  • The human liver's complex cellular structure and zonal heterogeneity present challenges for generating functional hepatocytes in vitro.
  • Maintaining the viability and function of primary hepatocytes and differentiating stem cells into mature hepatocytes are significant hurdles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review state-of-the-art protocols for three-dimensional (3D) liver models, focusing on human organoids.
  • To provide a thorough understanding of the rationales behind these advanced in vitro hepatic models.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent advancements in three-dimensional (3D) stem cell culture techniques.
  • Focus on the generation of human liver organoids with polarized epithelial cells and supportive cell types.

Main Results:

  • Three-dimensional (3D) stem cell culture has accelerated the generation of human miniature liver systems (liver organoids).
  • These organoids mimic aspects of liver structure, including cellular organization and extracellular matrix deposition.

Conclusions:

  • Liver organoids represent a promising in vitro hepatic model for studying human development and disease.
  • Understanding 3D liver models is essential for advancing research in hepatology and regenerative medicine.