Sertoli cells as transplantation facilitator for cell transplant

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1995-03-13

1998-11-03

Feisee, Lila

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Whole live micro-organism, cell, or virus containing

Animal or plant cell

424 931, 424559, C12N 500

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ABSTRACT:
A method of producing a sustained localized brain immunosuppressive effect in localized tissues is achieved by transplanting Sertoli cells proximate to the brain tissue.

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