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Stem Cell Related Patent Number US6458588
| Title: | Renal stem cells and uses thereof | | Inventors: | Arnaout, M. Amin; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA
Linde, Peter G.; Dedham, MA, USA | | Summary: | This invention introduces a novel composition and method of isolating renal cells expressing Flk-1 but not Sca-1. Described herein are Flk-1 positive/Sca-1 negative renal stems cells and therapeutic uses thereof in the regeneration of damaged kidney tissue, the generation of artificial kidneys and the delivery of transgenes. | | Abstract: | Flk-1 positive/Sca-1 negative renal stems cells and uses thereof are described. The cells are useful for the regeneration of damaged kidney tissue, the generation of artificial kidneys and the delivery of transgenes. | | US Patent Website: | Click Here for Full Text of Patent | | Title Number: | US6458588 | | Application Number: | US2001000826698 | | Date Filed: | 05/04/2001 | | Date Published: | 01/10/2002 | | Assignee: | The General Hospital Corporation, Boston, MA, USA |
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