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Human adult astrocytes, their preparation and uses thereof

US6943016B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 5, 2000
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides an essentially pure preparation of human adult astrocytes, and a method of producing same. The purified astrocytes are useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders or trauma to the central nervous system.

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