Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Ton, Thaian N (Department: 1632)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
C435S366000, C435S371000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07955846
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to female germline stem cells and their progenitors, methods of isolation thereof, and methods of use thereof.
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