Expansion of stem/progenitor cells by inhibition of enzymatic reactions catalyzed by the Sir2 family of enzymes
US8187876B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 29, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2501/70
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are ex vivo and in vivo methods of expanding renewable stem cells using agents capable of down-regulating Sir2 protein activity and/or expression, expanded populations of renewable stem cells, and uses thereof.
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