Platform for the differentiation of cells
US6638765B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 3, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2506/22
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to an in vitro method for islet cell expansion, which comprises the steps of: a) preparing dedifferentiated cells derived from cells in or associated with post-natal islets of Langerhans; b) expanding the dedifferentiated cells; and c) inducing islet cell differentiation the expanded cells of step b) to become insulin-producing cells.
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