Scientists Grow Human Liver Tissue to be Used for Transplantation
Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
A new study reports on the success of growing human liver cells on resorbable scaffolds made from material similar to surgical sutures. Researchers suggest that this liver tissue could be used in place of donor organs during liver transplantation or during the bridge period until a suitable donor is available for patients with acute liver failure.