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Submucosa as a growth substrate for islet cells

US5695998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 1995
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateFeb 10, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S623/915
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cell culture growth substrate comprising submucosal tissue of a warm-blooded vertebrate and a method for culturing eukaryotic cells are described. Submucosal tissue used in accordance with the present invention supports the proliferation and differentiation of eukaryotic cells when said cells are contacted with submucosal tissue under conditions conducive to cell proliferation.

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