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Reprogrammation of eukaryotic cells with engineered microvesicles

US8716020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 10, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 10, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/608
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a non-genetic, detergent-free, bacteria-free method for reprogramming a eukaryotic cell, in particular for obtaining induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), by using engineered microvesicles carrying at least one reprogramming transcription factor, wherein said engineered microvesicles are virus-free.

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