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In vivo and ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem cells with a targeted combination of clinically tested, FDA approved drugs

US9050315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2011
Grant dateJun 9, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 29, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2510/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a therapeutic approach to maintain and expand HSCs in vivo using currently available medications that target GSK-3 and mTOR. The present invention also provides a system and method for the ex vivo culturing of HSCs, where an mTOR inhibitor is combined with a GSK-3 inhibitor within the culturing conditions.

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