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Engineered mini livers offer new hope for liver failure patients

Researchers have developed a novel method for treating liver failure by injecting engineered "mini livers." These grafts, composed of hepatocytes encapsulated in hydrogel microspheres, can be administered via syringe and integrate with the host's circulatory system. The technology aims to provide a temporary solution for patients awaiting transplants or those unable to undergo surgery, with the potential to function for several months. AI

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Engineered mini livers offer new hope for liver failure patients

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  1. MIT Technology Review TIER_1 English(EN) · Anne Trafton ·

    Engineered “mini livers” could be injected as an alternative to transplantation

    A technology developed by Professor Sangeeta Bhatia, SM ’93, PhD ’97, and colleagues could offer new hope to the thousands of Americans with chronic liver disease who are waiting for an organ transplant or not strong enough to tolerate one. The liver is involved in regulating blo…