Method and means for culturing osteoblastic cells
US10010649B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/78
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of culturing human or mammalian mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) or osteoblastic cells to form corresponding cell aggregates evenly distributed in the culturing medium having a reduced content of cells with fibroblast morphology comprises contacting MSC or OC with a water-soluble cellulose derivative over a period of from 1 day to one or two weeks. Also disclosed are a corresponding aggregates, a culture medium and a pharmaceutical composition, and uses of the aggregate, the culturing medium and the composition.
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