Culture and characterization of human hepatocytes isolated from hepatitis C virus infected liver: Effect of collagen-coated surface and FBS-supplemented medium

The aim of this study is to maintain and prolong the viability and metabolic functions of hepatocytes isolated from hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected human livers. Collagen-coated surface and 10% fetal bovine serum (FBS) supplemented culture media were studied. Metabolic functions and attachment ability of human hepatocytes in these conditions were compared with normalized conditions (Petri dish, medium without FBS). Our results showed that...