Authors

Beerelli Seshi

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

August 2005

Patent Number

6936281

Abstract

There is provided an isolated pluri-differentiated human mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs), a method for isolating and purifying human mesenchymal progenitor cells from Dexter-type cultures, and characterization of and uses, particularly therapeutic uses for such cells. Specifically, there is provided isolated MPCs which can be used for diagnostic purposes, to enhance the engraftment of hematopoietic progenitor cells, enhance bone marrow transplantation, or aid in the treatment or prevention of graft versus host disease.

Application Number

09/914,508

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

05/21/2001

Primary/U.S. Class

424/577

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