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Neurogenesis screening method and uses thereof

US9351978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2013
Grant dateMay 31, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 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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