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Stem Cell Related Patent Number US5851984
Title: | Method of enhancing proliferation or differentiation of hematopoietic stem cells using Wnt polypeptides | Inventors: | Matthews, William; Woodside, CA
Austin, Timothy W.; Morgan Hill, CA | Summary: | This invention discloses a novel method for enhancing proliferation and differentiation of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, in which the cells are exposed to an isolated Wnt polypeptide which is effective in enhancing proliferation and differentiation of the cell. | Abstract: | Uses for Wnt polypeptides in hematopoiesis are disclosed. In particular, in vitro and in vivo methods for enhancing proliferation or differentiation of a hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell using a Wnt polypeptide, and optionally another cytokine, are described. | US Patent Website: | Click Here for Full Text of Patent | Title Number: | US5851984 | Application Number: | US1996000696566 | Date Filed: | 16/08/1996 | Date Published: | 22/12/1998 | Assignee: | Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, CA, USA |
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