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ABCB5(+) stem cells for treating ocular disease

US9801912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2014
Grant dateOct 31, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Various aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to methods of treating a subject having an ocular condition, methods of isolating ocular stem cells, methods of selecting and/or producing ocular grafts for transplantation, and methods of promoting ocular cell regeneration as well as to grafts and preparations containing isolated ocular stem cells characterized by the expression of ABCB5 on their cell surface.

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