In vitro growth of functional islets of Langerhans
US5834308A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 28, 1994 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K35/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The subject invention concerns new methods which make it possible, for the first time, to grow functional islet cells in in vitro cultures. The ability to grow these cells opens up important new avenues for research and therapy relating to diabetes.
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