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Title Protocols in in-vitro hepatocyte research / edited by Mathieu Vinken, Vera Rogiers
Published New York : Humana Press, [2015]
©2015

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 406 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Series Methods in molecular biology, 1940-6029 ; 1250
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) ; v. 1250. 1064-3745
Contents Isolation and culture of mouse hepatocytes -- Cryopreservation of hepatocytes -- Culture conditions promoting proliferation and cell cycle synchronization -- Immortalized human hepatic cell lines for In vitro testing and research purposes -- Culture and functional characterization of human hepatoma hepG2s -- Establishment and characterization of an in vitro model of Fas-mediated hepatocyte cell death -- Serum-free directed differentiation of human embryonic stem cells to hepatocytes -- Human skin-derived precursor Cells: isolation, expansion, and hepatic differentiation -- Generation of hepatocytes from pluripotent stem cells for drug screening and developmental modeling -- Differentiation-promoting medium additives for hepatocyte -- Cultivation and cryopreservation -- Coculture and long-term maintenance of hepatocytes -- Primary hepatocytes in sandwich culture -- Establishing liver bioreactors for In Vitro Research -- Epigenetic modifications as antidedifferentiation strategy for primary hepatocytes in culture -- Transfection of Primary Hepatocytes with Liver-enriched transcription factors using adenoviral vectors -- Transcriptomics of hepatocytes treated with Toxicants for Investigating Molecular mechanisms underlying hepatotoxicity -- Global microRNA analysis in primary hepatocyte Cultures -- Mass Spectrometry-Based proteomics for telative protein quantification and biomarker Identification in primary human Hepatocytes -- Targeted metabolomics for homocysteine-related metabolites in primary hepatocytes -- Measurement of cytochrome P450 Enzyme Induction and Inhibition in human hepatoma cells -- Analysis of sinusoidal drug uptake transporter activities in Primary Human Hepatocytes -- Measurement of albumin secretion as functionality test in primary hepatocyte cultures -- Measurembent of Blood Coagulation Factor Synthesis in cultures of human hepatocytes -- Functionality testing of primary hepatocytes in Culture by Measuring Urea Synthesis -- Assay of Bile acid conjugation and excretion in human hepatocytes -- General cytotoxicity assessment by Means of the MTT assay -- Measurement of apoptotic and necrotic cell death in primary hepatocyte cultures -- Critical factors in the Assessment of cholestatic liver injury In vitro -- In vitro cell culture models of hepatic steatosis -- Assessment of liver fibrotic Insults In Vitro
Summary This volume presents 30 state-of-the-art protocols and reviews to set up and apply primary hepatocyte cultures for research and screening purposes. The first part of the book focuses on the use of these particular liver-based "in vitro" models to study the different aspects of the hepatocyte life cycle, including cell growth, differentiation and cell death. The second part of the book is targeted towards the demonstration of the applicability of primary hepatocyte cultures, or liver-based "in vitro" models derived thereof, for functionality and toxicity testing. Written in the highly successful "Methods in Molecular Biology "series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and key tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, "Protocols In In-Vitro Hepatocyte Research" is intended for basic and applied researchers in the area of pharmacology and toxicology, both in academic and industrial settings."
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Subject Liver cells -- Laboratory manuals
Hepatocytes -- cytology
Cell Culture Techniques -- methods
Pharmacology.
Medical -- Pharmacology.
Liver cells
Genre/Form Laboratory manuals
Laboratory manuals.
Manuels de laboratoire.
Form Electronic book
Author Vinken, Mathieu, editor
Rogiers, Vera, editor
ISBN 9781493920747
149392074X