Stem cell originated from salivary gland duct epithelium and use of the same

摘要

A stem cell which can be differentiated to a hepatic cell, a pancreas cell or to a salivary gland cell is disclosed. The stem cell according to the present invention is originated from salivary gland duct epithelium, which can be differentiated to an alpha-fetoprotein-positive cell, an albumin-positive cell, an amylase-positive cell, an insulin-positive cell and a glucagon-positive cell by culture in vitro. By transplanting the stem cells according to the present invention, organs such as liver can be regenerated.