Abstract: The invention provides isolated stem cells of non-embryonic origin that can be maintained in culture in the undifferentiated state or differentiated to form cells of multiple tissue types. Also provided are methods of isolation and culture, as well as therapeutic uses for the isolated cells.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 21, 2002
Date of Patent:
March 21, 2006
Assignees:
Regents of the University of Minnesota, MCL/LLC
Inventors:
Leo T. Furcht, Catherine M. Verfaillie, Morayma Reyes