Isolation of hepatic progenitor cells from the galactosamine-treated rat liver

Methods Mol Biol. 2012:826:49-58. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-468-1_5.

Abstract

Oval cells and small hepatocytes (SHs) are well known as hepatic stem/progenitor cells. However, the relationship between the oval cells and SHs in liver regeneration is not well understood. To resolve this issue, we established a technique to selectively separate oval cells and SHs. In the injured rat liver, oval cells and SHs transiently appear in the initial period of liver regeneration. Thy1(+) and CD44(+) cells are candidates for markers of oval cells and SHs, respectively. In this chapter, the methods for sorting and culture of the cells are described in detail.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biomarkers / metabolism
  • Cell Culture Techniques / methods*
  • Cell Separation / methods*
  • Galactosamine / administration & dosage
  • Galactosamine / toxicity
  • Hepatocytes / cytology*
  • Hyaluronan Receptors / metabolism
  • Liver / cytology*
  • Liver / injuries*
  • Liver Regeneration / physiology*
  • Rats
  • Stem Cells / cytology*
  • Thy-1 Antigens / metabolism

Substances

  • Biomarkers
  • Hyaluronan Receptors
  • Thy-1 Antigens
  • Galactosamine