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Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells

US9150833B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2010
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2533/90
  • 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 produce cells expressing markers characteristic of the pancreatic endocrine lineage that co-express NKX6.1 and insulin and minimal amounts of glucagon.

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