Method of isolating bile duct progenitor cells

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Two or more cell types – per se – in co-culture

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435370, 435373, 435384, 435387, 435392, C12N 506

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a substantially pure population of viable bile duct progenitor cells, and methods for isolating such cells. The present invention further concerns certain therapeutic uses for such progenitor cells, and their progeny.

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