Patents Assigned to AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
  • Maintenance and Expansion of Pancreatic Progenitor Cells
    Publication number: 20200140826
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of culturing a pancreatic progenitor cell. The method comprises contacting the cell with epidermal growth factor (EGF), retinoic acid (RA) and an inhibitor of transforming growth factor-? (TGF-?) and 3T3-J2 feeder cells. A cell produced by the method of the invention and a kit when used in the method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Agency for Science, Research and Technology
    Inventors: Jamie TROTT, Norris Ray DUNN
  • Methods for reducing chromatin content in protein preparations by treatment with alkyl cations
    Patent number: 10023609
    Abstract: A method of reducing aggregate content in a preparation having a target protein includes contacting the preparation with an alkyl cation to form a mixture, and contacting the mixture with at least one functionalized solid to remove excess alkyl cation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY
    Inventor: Peter Stanley Gagnon