Generating vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro from ES cells

Details Generating vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro from ES cells Generating vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro from ES cells

2008-04-08

2008-04-08

Crouch, Deborah (Department: 1632)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...

Method of regulating cell metabolism or physiology

C435S325000

Reexamination Certificate

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10963834

ABSTRACT:
A simplified and inexpensive method for the in-vitro identification, isolation and culture of human vasculogenic progenitor cells is provided. The method and the progenitor cells provided herein can be used for in-vitro vascular engineering, treatment of congenital and acquired vascular and hematological abnormalities, for evaluation and development of drugs affecting vasculo- and angiogenic processes, and for further investigation into tissue differentiation and development.

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