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Cultured fibroblast or epithelial cell dissociation method using sulfated polysaccharide and chelator

US5906939A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1997
Grant dateMay 25, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2509/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cultured eukaryotic cell dissociation method using at least one polysaccharide polymer derivative. In particular, the method of dissociating cultured, adherent fibroblast or epithelial cells using a chelating agent such as EDTA and a sulfated polysaccharide such as heparin is disclosed.

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