Neurogenesis screening method and uses thereof
US9351978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/5073
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are methods for detecting and/or confirming the neurogenesis effect of cholesterol and/or oxysterol utilizing adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs). Further provided are methods of promoting neurogenesis in ADSCs. Also provided are methods for the use of cholesterol and/or oxysterol for the production of a neurologic component that may be incorporated into a nutritional composition for promoting neurogenesis in a pediatric subject.
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