Hepatocellular Research Registry

CellzDirect: Hepatocellular Research Registry

This is a registry of human hepatocytes (liver cells) for research purposes.

Patients scheduled for partial hepatectomy/liver surgery are asked permission to use their discarded liver tissue for purposes of studying:

1. how drugs/medicines affect the liver and
2. the effects of storing liver cells in the cold or freezing.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Persons undergoing partial hepatectomy/liver surgery for any reason.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Persons with known HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV)
• A diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma without negative serologies
• A diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, where the total bilirubin has ever been greater or equal to 3.0
• The presence of a biliary drainage tube
• Active sepsis