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Reprogramming somatic cells using retroviral vectors comprising Oct-4 and Sox2 genes

US8440461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 21, 2008
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2799/027
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods for reprogramming a somatic cell to pluripotency by administering into the somatic cell at least one or a plurality of potency-determining factors. The invention also relates to pluripotent cell populations obtained using a reprogramming method.

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