| abstract |
New human stem cells are disclosed that are capable of differentiating into a plurality of human organ cells, including human liver. Human stem cells of the present invention are derived from human salivary glands, are CD49f positive, and differentiate into (1) Nestin-positive and albumin-positive cells, (2) Insulin-positive cells, and (3) Glucagon-positive cells by in vitro culture. Can be. |