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Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells

US9133439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2010
Grant dateSep 15, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2506/02
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into insulin producing cells. In particular, the present invention provides a method to increase the expression of NGN3 and NKX6.1 in populations of cells expressing markers characteristic of the pancreatic endocrine lineage.

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