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Serum free medium for chondrocyte cells

US6617159B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/39
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Serum free media for growth and proliferation of chondrocytes and mesenchymal stem cells in culture are provided. A serum free medium for growth of chondrocytes includes a serum free composition comprising FGF-2, linoleic acid, ascorbic acid, B-mercaptoethanol, transferrin and dexamethasone. Further the composition comprises EGF, PDGFbb, insulin and albumin. A method for growing chondrocytes in a serum free medium comprising the composition is also provided. Also provided for mesenchymal stem cell growth, is a serum free medium which includes a composition comprising FGF-2, LIF, SCF, pantotenate, biotin and selenium and method, therefore.

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