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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 dateJul 14, 2005
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 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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