Induction of Functional Hepatocytes from Human iPSCs.

Human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) could be a useful source for production of hepatocytes. Here, we develop protocols to generate iPSC-derived liver progenitor cells, liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (LSECs), and hepatic stellate cells (HSCs). We also establish long-term two-dimensional co-culture system to induce functional hepatocytes from iPSC-derived liver cells.