In Vitro Model of Liver Steatosis for Screening of Drug Compounds
The decrease in liver steatosis in hepatocytes cultured in steatosis reducing medium.
Invention Summary:
Donor livers are frequently rejected due to high intracellular fat content, called steatosis, which increases the risk of primary graft non-function in transplant patients. Because liver transplantation remains the only effective treatment for...
Published: 10/12/2022
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Inventor(s): Martin Yarmush, Nir Nativ, Francois Berthiaume, Gabriel Yarmush, Timothy Maguire, Rene Schloss
Keywords(s): Drug Discovery/Screening
Category(s): Technology Classifications > Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology Classifications > Research Tools
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