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Robust Generation of Hepatocyte-like Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cell Populations
Published on: October 26, 2011
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[Development of a Novel Hepatocyte Model Using Stem Cells for Pharmaceutical Research]
Yukiko Toba-Ueyama1,2,3
1Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Osaka University.
Yakugaku Zasshi : Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan
|November 1, 2023
Summary
Stem cell-derived hepatocyte-like cells and liver organoids offer a promising alternative to primary human hepatocytes for drug testing. However, enhancing their liver function remains crucial for pharmaceutical applications.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Stem Cell Biology
- Drug Development

