Stem Cell Related Patent Number US7037719

Enriched central nervous system stem cell and progenitor cell populations, and methods for identifying, isolating and enriching for such populations

Buck, David W.; Heathfield, United Kingdom
Uchida, Nobuko; Palo Alto, CA, United States of America
Weissman, Irving; Redwood City, CA, United States of America

Described herein are methods of production, isolation, enrichment and selection of neural cells and neurosphere initiating cells (NS-IC). The invention relates to enriched neural stem and progenitor cell populations, and the use of reagents that bind to cell surface markers. Therapeutic applications in the treatment of central nervous system disorders are included. This invention represents a continuation of other applications filed by the same assignee and inventors.

Application Number: US2000000890469

Date Filed: 02/11/00

Dated Published: 05/02/06

Assignee: StemCells California, Inc., Palo Alto, CA, United States of America