Injectible ‘satallite livers’ or ‘mini livers’ could offer lifeline for patients waiting for liver transplantation

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed injectable 'mini livers' or 'satellite livers' that function as satellite organs. These engineered tissues are designed to supplement the functions of a failing liver without the need for invasive transplant surgery. The mini-livers are built using hydrogel microspheres that encourage the body to grow new blood vessels, allowing them to function for an extended period