Progenitor cells, methods and uses related thereto

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C435S325000, C435S379000, C435S381000, C435S383000, C435S384000, C435S385000

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06946293

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a substantially pure population of viable pancreatic 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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