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Method of enhancing proliferation or differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells using Wnt polypeptides

US5851984A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 1996
Grant dateDec 22, 1998
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Expiry dateAug 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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