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Method of isolating mesenchymal stem cells associated with isolated megakaryocytes by isolating megakaryocytes

US5965436A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1997
Grant dateOct 12, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2502/115
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to isolated and purified human mesenchymal stem cells, to a method for isolating, purifying, and culturally expanding human mesenchymal stem cells (i.e. mesenchymal stem cells or "MSCs"), and to the characterization of and uses for such cells. In particular, the invention relates to isolation of MSCs that are associated with hematopoietic cells, such as megakaryocyte precursors, in the bone marrow.

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