Faculty of Life Science, Department of Bioscience
- Professor
- Keita KANKI
- Research Field
Regenerative Medicine, Tumor Biology
- Keyword(s)
Regenerative Medicine, iPS cells, Liver, Cancer
- Research theme
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- Induction of functional hepatocyte from pluripotent stem cells. Regulation of cell differentiation mechanism in cancer cells.
Outline of research activities
Development of efficient protocol to induce functional cells from pluripotent stem cells is important for cell therapies. We aim to create highly differentiated somatic cells and functional tissues by using genetic manipulation, 3D-culture, and co-culture methods. We also investigate the regulation mechanism of differentiation in cancer cells which could be useful information for both cancer therapy and regenerative medicine.
- Desired cooperation
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- Artificial organ
- Bioreactor
- Cell source for regenerative medicine
- Cancer therapy