Human embryonic stem cell-derived connective tissue progenitors for tissue engineering
US8343762B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of generating and expanding proliferative, multipotent connective tissue progenitor cells from embryonic stem cells and embryoid bodies are provided. Also provided are methods of generating functional tendon grafts in vitro and bone, cartilage and connective tissues in vivo using the isolated cell preparation of connective tissue progenitor cells.
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