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Method for testing the differentiation status in pancreatic cells of a mammal

US5948623A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 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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