Differentiation of human embryonic stem cells
US9725699B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/90
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells. In particular, the present invention provides an improved method for the formation of pancreatic endoderm, pancreatic hormone expressing cells and pancreatic hormone secreting cells. The present invention also provides methods to promote the differentiation of pluripotent stem cells without the use of a feeder cell layer.
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