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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 08, 2022
Filed:
Dec. 01, 2016
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, BE;
Institut D'investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer (Idibaps), Barcelona, ES;
Catherine Verfaillie, Leuven, BE;
Ruben Boon, Leuven, BE;
Pau Sancho Bru, Barcelona, ES;
Mar Col Loperena, Barcelona, ES;
Luis Perea Sanchez, Barcelona, ES;
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, BE;
Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August PI | Sunyer (IDIBAPS), Barcelona, ES;
Abstract
The invention is directed to methods for culturing cells so that the cells are induced to differentiate into cells that express a hepatic stellate phenotype. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other applications, for treatment of liver deficiencies, liver metabolism studies, and liver toxicity studies, fibrogenic studies, or to support hepatocyte function in co-culture setting.