Patents by Inventor Mathieu Vinken

Mathieu Vinken has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • DIFFERENTIATION OF RAT LIVER EPITHELIAL CELLS INTO HEPATOCYTE-LIKE CELLS
    Publication number: 20100278782
    Abstract: Methods for differentiation of cells of a rat liver epithelial (RLEC) cell line to hepatocyte-like cells are disclosed. In particular, methods involve sequential exposure of the RLEC to two or more differentiation agents. Cells obtained by the method are described as well as their uses in various pharmacological, toxicological, therapeutic, diagnostic and research applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2007
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
    Inventors: Vera Rogiers, Tamara Vanhaecke, Sarah Snykers, Peggy Papeleu, Mathieu Vinken, Tom Henkens, Evelien De Rop, Joanna Fraczek, Joery De Kock, Tatyana Doktorova
  • DIFFERENTIATION OF STEM CELLS AND STABILIZATION OF PHENOTYPICAL PROPERTIES OF PRIMARY CELLS
    Publication number: 20090130064
    Abstract: Methods of inducing differentiation of stem cells and stem cells obtained are disclosed. A method for stabilizing the phenotype of isolated primary cells in vitro is disclosed. In both methods, a central role is played by histone deacetylase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2004
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Vera Rogiers, Tamara Vanhaecke, Sarah Snykers, Peggy Papeleu, Mathieu Vinken, Tom Henkens, Greetje Elaut