Method for testing the differentiation status in pancreatic cells of a mammal
US5948623A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 27, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a novel method for testing the developmental status in pancreatic cells of a mammal. The present invention further relates to applications in the medical field that directly arise from the method of the invention. Additionally, the present invention relates to transgenic mammals comprising at least one inactivated Pax4 allele and optionally at least one inactivated Pax6 allele.
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