Coculture with Mesenchymal Stem Cells Results in Improved Viability and Function of Human Hepatocytes

Hepatocyte transplantation is becoming an accepted therapy for acute liver failure, either as a bridge to liver regeneration or to organ transplantation. Hepatocytes provide liver function in place of the failing organ. The maintenance of sufficient viability and function of the transplanted hepatoc...

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Main Authors: Emer Fitzpatrick, Yue Wu, Paramjeet Dhadda, Robin D. Hughes, Ragai R. Mitry, Hong Qin, Sharon C. Lehec, Nigel D. Heaton, Anil Dhawan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2015-01-01
Series:Cell Transplantation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3727/096368913X674080