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Nestin-expressing hair follicle stem cells

US8481318B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2010
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2506/092
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Hair follicle stem cells are isolated in a method which relies on the identification of stem cells as being small, spindle, oval or round shaped nestin-expressing cells that are located in the permanent upper part of telogen hair follicles below the sebaceous glands and in the bulge area.

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