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Method of purifying a population of cells enriched for hematopoietic stem cells populations of cells obtained thereby and methods of use thereof

US5665557A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1994
Grant dateSep 9, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2502/1394
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to methods of obtaining compositions enriched in hematopoietic stem cells by separating out an enriched fraction of cells expressing the marker CDw109. Methods of obtaining compositions enriched in hematopoietic megakaryocyte progenitor cells are also provided. Compositions enriched for stem cells and populations of cells obtained therefrom are also provided by the invention. Methods of use of the cells are also included.

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