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Methods for inducing differentiation of undifferentiated mammalian cells into osteoblasts

US7638288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2006
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/021
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to in vivo and in vitro methods, agents and compound screening assays for inducing differentiation of undifferentiated mammalian cells into osteoblasts, including bone formation enhancing pharmaceutical compositions, and the use thereof in treating and/or preventing a disease involving a systemic or local decrease in mean bone density in a subject.

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