Patents by Inventor Rikkert Snoeckx

Rikkert Snoeckx 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).

  • HSC SELF-RENEWAL
    Publication number: 20090169523
    Abstract: The invention is related to methods for culturing stem cells, more particularly hematopoietic stem cells (HSC). The invention relates to methods for HSC expansion and the use of RASSF8 to increase the retention and/or expansion of KLS cells in vitro. The invention is also directed to cells produced by the methods of the invention. The cells are useful, among other things, for treatment of disorders or diseases (e.g. leukemia). The invention also relates to the development of small molecules that may increase HSC self renewal in vitro and in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Catherine Verfaillie, Helene Schoemans, Rikkert Snoeckx