California Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Human embryonic stem cells differentiating into liver cells
Human embryonic stem cells in various stages of differentiation into liver cells. Green cells are expressing a fetal liver cell protein called alpha-fetoprotein. Red cells are expressing albumin, a marker of more mature liver cells. Liver cells could one day be used to screen drugs for toxic side effects or for transplantation.
This photo was taken in the lab of Julie Baker at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Learn more about CIRM-funded stem cell research: www.cirm.ca.gov
Human embryonic stem cells differentiating into liver cells
Human embryonic stem cells in various stages of differentiation into liver cells. Green cells are expressing a fetal liver cell protein called alpha-fetoprotein. Red cells are expressing albumin, a marker of more mature liver cells. Liver cells could one day be used to screen drugs for toxic side effects or for transplantation.
This photo was taken in the lab of Julie Baker at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
Learn more about CIRM-funded stem cell research: www.cirm.ca.gov