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Use of collagenase in the preparation of neural stem cell cultures

US7049141B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2000
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2509/00
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method for using collagenase to dissociate neural stem cells in neural stem cell cultures. The collagenase treatment results in an increased cell viability and an increased number of proliferated neural stem cells over time.

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