Generation of Hepatocyte-Like Cells from Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Use of human hepatocytes for therapeutic and drug discovery applications is hampered by limited tissue source and the inability of hepatocytes to proliferate and maintain function long term in vitro. Human embryonic stem (hES) cells are immortal and pluripotent and may provide a cell source for func...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2003-01-01
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| Series: | Cell Transplantation |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3727/000000003783985179 |