Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology – Animal cell – per se ; composition thereof; process of... – Method of co-culturing cells
Reexamination Certificate
2008-07-22
2008-07-22
Lankford, Jr., Leon B. (Department: 1651)
Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology
Animal cell, per se ; composition thereof; process of...
Method of co-culturing cells
C435S377000, C435S395000, C435S372300, C435S372000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11005481
ABSTRACT:
The present invention is directed to an in vitro method for producing T lymphocytes. The method involves culturing bone marrow cells on a matrix seeded with keratinocytes and fibroblasts.
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Clark Rachael A.
Kupper Thomas
Ford Allison M.
Lankford , Jr. Leon B.
Law Office of Michael A. Sanzo, LLC
Sanzo Michael A.
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
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