Methods for Differentiating Cells into Hepatic Stellate Cells and Hepatic Sinusoidal Endothelial Cells, Cells Produced by the Methods, and Methods for Using the Cells

摘要

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 and cells that express a hepatic sinusoidal endothelial phenotype. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other things, for treatment of liver deficiency, liver metabolism studies, and liver toxicity studies.