Liver regeneration using pancreas cells
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1. A method of regenerating liver function in an individual, the method comprising(a) introducing an effective amount of pancreas cells into the spleen of the individual, wherein said pancreas cells are derived from the same species as the individual;
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Abstract
This invention provides a method of regenerating a functional liver by transplantation of pancreas cells. Also provided are pancreas cell capable of regenerating functional liver tissue.
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1. A method of regenerating liver function in an individual, the method comprising
(a) introducing an effective amount of pancreas cells into the spleen of the individual, wherein said pancreas cells are derived from the same species as the individual; - and
(b) allowing the pancreas cells to regenerate at least one liver function selected from the group consisting of interconversion of metabolites, blood protein manufacture, erythropoietic function, detoxification, bile formation and vitamin storage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of ameliorating symptoms of a liver disease in an individual, the method comprising:
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introducing pancreas cells into the spleen of the individual, wherein the pancreas cells are derived from the same species as the individual and are capable of regenerating at least one liver function selected from the group consisting of interconversion of metabolites, blood protein manufacture, erythropoietic function, detoxification, bile formation and vitamin storage; and ameliorating symptoms of said disease, wherein said amelioration is effected by the regeneration of said at least one liver function. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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