Human adult astrocytes, their preparation and uses thereof

Details Human adult astrocytes, their preparation and uses thereof Human adult astrocytes, their preparation and uses thereof

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Kimmerer, Elizabeth C. (Department: 1647)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

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

C435S352000, C435S353000, C435S354000, C435S363000, C435S366000, C435S368000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06943016

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an essentially pure preparation of human adult astrocytes, and a method of producing same. The purified astrocytes are useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders or trauma to the central nervous system.

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