Reprogrammation of eukaryotic cells with engineered microvesicles
US8716020B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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