Mammary gland epithelial cell culture
US9290735B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 22, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2535/10
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
To provide a cell culture method capable of sustaining in-vivo functions for a long time by suppressing dedifferentiation. A cell culture method in accordance with the present invention is to culture cells in a multi-layered state in a minute partitioned space and to obtain a tissue structure having a function resembling an in-vivo function. When the cells are mammary gland epithelial cells, a hollow acinus-like structure can be formed. The minute partitioned space is particularly preferably a micro container in a cell culture container having a plurality of such micro containers on the surface.
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