Method for producing platelets from megakaryocytes
US9012221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/50
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for producing platelets from mature megakaryocytes. More particularly, the invention relates to an ex vivo method for producing platelets, from mature megakaryocytes, said method comprising a step of subjecting a suspension of mature megakaryocytes to a flow having a minimal shear rate of 600 s−1 on a solid phase coated with Von Willebrand factor.
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