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Stem cell derived islet differentiation

US11525120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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60References

26Claims

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Assignee

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated · US

Inventors

Felicia J. Pagliuca · Boston, US
George Harb · Boston, US
Lillian Ye · Billerica, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 10, 2021
Grant date	Dec 13, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 10, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N2506/45
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein are methods of producing β cells and precursors thereof utilizing a Wnt signaling inhibitor or PKC activator, or both. Also provided herein are in vitro cultures comprising said cells, methods of treating a subject with a disease characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period of time by administering said cells, and devices for encapsulating said cells.

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