Cell induction method
US12163156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2506/1307
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a cell induction method, in particular to a method for inducing differentiation of fibroblasts into adipocytes, comprising the following steps: Cultivating the fibroblasts in a culture medium, adding a Myosin inhibitor and BMP4 to the culture medium, and continuously cultivating same until adipocytes are obtained. The present invention further relates to a method for inducing the conversion of fibroblasts into immortalized cells and use thereof. The method comprises the following steps: cultivating the fibroblasts in a culture medium, adding Myosin inhibitor to the culture medium, and continuously cultivating same until immortalized cells are obtained. The present invention further relates to a method for inducing in vitro amplification of hepatocytes. The present invention further relates to use of a Myosin inhibitor, especially (−)-Blebbistatin or (S)-(−)-Blebbistatin, O-Benzoate, and hepatocytes obtained by means of the method for inducing in vitro amplification of hepatocytes, constructing of bioartificial livers, and constructing models of liver disease.
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