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Liver stem cell

US6129911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 1998
Grant dateOct 10, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2510/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a primary liver stem cell and a cell doublet consisting of a hepatocyte and the stem cell, both of which are derived from normal liver tissue. Methods of isolating the cells, genetically altering the cells, and using the cells for transplantation are also within the invention.

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