Stem Cell Related Patent Number US6140119

Expression of estrogen receptors in type I and type II human breast epithelial cells

Chang, Chia-Cheng; Okemos, MI, USA

This invention introduces novel purified type I human breast epithelial cells expressing a truncated human estrogen receptor and capable of forming budding or ductal structures when cultured in a matrix of reconstituted basement membrane components. Therapeutic applications in the treatment of anemia and leukemia are provided.

Application Number: US1997000790659

Date Filed: 01/29/97

Dated Published: 10/31/00

Assignee: Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, USA