Method of enhancing proliferation or differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells using Wnt polypeptides
US5851984A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2799/027
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Uses for Wnt polypeptides in hematopoiesis are disclosed. In particular, in vitro and in vivo methods for enhancing proliferation or differentiation of a hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell using a Wnt polypeptide, and optionally another cytokine, are described.
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