[Potential of cell transplantation as an alternative to liver transplantation].

Abstract

Human hepatocyte transplantation to treat liver-based metabolic deficiencies and acute liver failure has shown promising early improvement in liver function; however, long-term success has not been achieved. Stem cell transplantation to restore liver function as an alternative to whole liver transplantation has not been successful in humans. As alternative sources of cells for human hepatocyte transplantation, stem cells are under investigation. The liver extracellular matrix presents an ideal scaffold for stem cell differentiation into hepatocytes, as well as cell transplantation. The innovative technique of the decellularized liver matrix presents great potential as the scaffold for hepatocyte maturation and transplantation, and allows the development of engineered recellularized liver graft for transplantation.

• Authors: Shifeng Li, Xianliang Huang, Huaiqing Chen
• Journal: Sheng wu yi xue gong cheng xue za zhi = Journal of biomedical engineering = Shengwu yixue gongchengxue zazhi (Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi) Vol. 28 Issue 2 Pg. 405-9 (Apr 2011) ISSN: 1001-5515 [Print] China
• PMID: 21604511 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Extracellular Matrix
• Hepatocytes (transplantation)
• Humans
• Liver Failure (surgery)
• Liver Regeneration
• Liver Transplantation (methods)
• Stem Cell Transplantation (methods)
• Tissue Engineering (methods)
• Tissue Scaffolds