Serum free medium for chondrocyte cells
US6617159B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2021 |
Classification
- 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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