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Stimulation of hematopoietic cells in vitro

US6258597A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1998
Grant dateJul 10, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods, compositions, and devices for stimulating the number and/or differentiation of hematopoietic cells in vitro are provided. The methods involve contacting the hematopoietic cells with an inhibitor of dipeptidyl peptidase (DPIV) in the absence of exogenously provided cytokines.

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