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Method of treating serum or serum-containing medium to inactivate an inhibitor of hepatocyte differentiation

US5380660A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 1992
Grant dateJan 10, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 5, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2500/30
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of reducing the loss of differentiative functions of cells cultured in culture medium containing serum which includes an inhibitor of cellular differentiation. The method includes treating the serum or serum-containing medium to remove or inactivate the inhibitor.

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