Stem cell targeting and activation using magnetic particles
US8469034B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of selectively activating and/or targeting stem cells which enables the cells to then be manipulated mechanically in a remote manner wherein the method comprises magnetically manipulating a stem cell in vivo or in vitro by the association of a magnetisable particle within the stem cell.
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