Authors

Beerelli Seshi

Document Type

Patent

Publication Date

May 2006

Patent Number

7049072

Abstract

Pluri-differentiated human mesenchymal progenitor cells (MPCs) are isolated. A method isolates and purifies human mesenchymal progenitor cells from Dexter-type cultures for characterization of and uses, particularly therapeutic uses for such cells. Specifically, isolated MPCs 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

10/263,419

Assignees

University of South Florida

Filing Date

10/03/2002

Primary/U.S. Class

435/6

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