Patents Examined by Elizabeth C. Kimmerer
  • Human adult astrocytes, their preparation and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6943016
    Abstract: The invention provides an essentially pure preparation of human adult astrocytes, and a method of producing same. The purified astrocytes are useful for the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders or trauma to the central nervous system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Aventis Pharma S.A.
    Inventors: Jean-Luc Ridet, Jacques Mallet