Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of regulating cell metabolism or physiology
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-20
2010-06-15
Ton, Thaian N (Department: 1632)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of regulating cell metabolism or physiology
C435S325000, C435S366000, C435S371000
Reexamination Certificate
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07736896
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells.
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Klimanskaya Irina
Lanza Robert
Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.
Hunton & Williams
Ton Thaian N
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