Novel hybrid three-dimensional artificial liver using human induced pluripotent stem cells and a rat decellularized liver scaffold

Takahito Minami, Takamichi Ishii, Kentaro Yasuchika, Ken Fukumitsu, Satoshi Ogiso, Yuya Miyauchi, Hidenobu Kojima, Takayuki Kawai, Ryoya Yamaoka, Yu Oshima, Hiroshi Kawamoto, Maki Kotaka, Katsutaro Yasuda, Kenji Osafune, Shinji Uemoto

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Abstract

Introduction: Liver transplantation is currently the only curative therapy for end-stage liver failure; however, establishment of alternative treatments is required owing to the serious donor organ shortage. Here, we propose a novel model of hybrid three-dimensional artificial livers using both human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) and a rat decellularized liver serving as a scaffold. Methods: Rat liver harvesting and decellularization were performed as reported in our previous studies. The decellularized liver scaffold was recellularized with hiPSC-derived hepatocyte-like cells (hiPSC-HLCs) through the biliary duct. The recellularized liver graft was continuously perfused with the culture medium using a pump at a flow rate of 0.5 mL/min in a standard CO 2 (5%) cell incubator at 37 °C. Results: After 48 h of continuous perfusion culture, the hiPSC-HLCs of the recellularized liver distributed into the parenchymal space. Furthermore, the recellularized liver expressed the albumin (ALB) and CYP3A4 genes, and secreted human ALB into the culture medium. Conclusion: Novel hybrid artificial livers using hiPSCs and rat decellularized liver scaffolds were successfully generated, which possessed human hepatic functions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)127-133
Number of pages7
JournalRegenerative Therapy
Volume10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 06-2019

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biomaterials
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Developmental Biology

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