Production of cartilage tissue using cells isolated from Wharton's jelly
US5919702A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2501/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the isolation and use of pre-chondrocytes from the umbilical cord, specifically from Wharton's jelly, that give rise to chondrocytes which produce cartilage. The isolated pre-chondrocytes, or the chondrocytes to which they give rise, can be mitotically expanded in culture and used in the production of new cartilage tissue for therapeutic use. "Banks" of pre-chondrocytes or chondrocytes can be stored frozen, and thawed and used to produce new cartilage tissue as needed.
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