Method for in vitro preparation of hepatocyte induced by umbilical cord blood hematopoietic stem cell
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Current Assignee / Owner
- EAST CHINA UNIV OF SCI & TECH
- Publication Date
- 2006-10-11
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] The invention relates to a method for inducing the generation of hepatocytes in vitro, in particular to a method for inducing the generation of hepatocytes from umbilical cord blood hematopoietic stem cells in vitro. Background technique
[0002] As we all know, a large number of people die every year due to various liver diseases, and the number of patients with liver injury, cirrhosis and liver failure is even greater.
[0003] The liver is one of the important organs of the human body. Its functions on the human body are mainly reflected in three aspects: (1) Secretion of bile: liver cells continuously generate bile acids and secrete bile to help the digestion and absorption of fat in the small intestine. (2) Metabolic function: This mainly includes glucose metabolism, protein metabolism, fat metabolism, vitamin metabolism and hormone metabolism. (3) Detoxification function: the liver is the main detoxification organ in the human body, which can pr...