Hepatocyte-like cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells: A versatile tool to understand lipid disorders

Lars E. Larsen, Mikhaila A. Smith, Deepti Abbey, Amber Korn, Laurens F. Reeskamp, Nicholas J. Hand, Adriaan G. Holleboom

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Abstract

Dyslipidemias are strongly linked to the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Most dyslipidemias find their origin in the liver. In recent years, the differentiation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into hepatocyte-like cells has provided a versatile platform for the functional study of various dyslipidemias, both rare genetic dyslipidemia as well as common lipid disorders associated with insulin resistance or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In addition, iPSC-derived hepatocytes can serve as a cell model for developing novel lipid lowering therapies and have the potential of regenerative medicine. This review provides an overview of these developments.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8-14
Number of pages7
JournalAtherosclerosis
Volume303
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2020

Keywords

  • Drug testing
  • Dyslipidemias
  • Liver organoids
  • Non-alcohol fatty liver disease
  • Regenerative medicine

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