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Three-dimensional liver cell and tissue culture system

  • US 5,624,840 A
  • Filed: 05/31/1995
  • Issued: 04/29/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/18/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for transplantation or implantation of liver cells which comprises implanting in vivo the liver cells cultured on a living stromal tissue prepared in vitro, comprising stromal cells and connective tissue proteins naturally secreted by the stromal cells attached to and substantially enveloping a framework composed of a biocompatible, non-living material formed into a three-dimensional structure having interstitial spaces bridged by the stromal cells so that a tissue equivalent is formed.

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