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Conditional immortalization of cells

US6399384B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/027
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A recombinant, or genetically engineered, mammalian cell, comprises a conditionally-inducible oncogene and an exogenous polynucleotide encoding the catalytic sub-unit of the telomerase complex. The recombinant cells are useful in therapy, to replace lost or damaged cells.

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