Systems and methods of assisted reproduction and prevention of genetic defects in offspring using induced pluripotent stem cells
US12115037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2800/80
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Reserves of immortalized genetic material are stored in a bank for providing a resource (e.g., artificial gametes) for couples (e.g., same sex couples) to produce biologically-related children. The reserves provide the ability to derive sperm from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) of one partner and/or eggs from iPSCs of the other partner. For example, a biological sample is stored as iPSCs that can be used to generate an unlimited supply of genetic material (e.g., artificial gametes for conception) when needed by a user (e.g., a year or more after the sample is provided, e.g., 5 years or more after the sample is provided). Such a bank is helpful for an individual in a same sex (or infertile) couple who desires to have biological children at some point during his/her lifetime, but does not plan to have children in the immediate timeframe, for example.
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