CD26 is an ectoenzyme that is found on numerous cells including stem cells. The enzyme performs numerous functions that inhibit stem cell proliferation.
This patent provides a composition of matter that potently inhibits the CD26 ectoenzyme activity and thereby stimulates proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells.
This patent would be very useful for stimulation of other types of stem cells as well, if homology between activity with hematopoietic stem cells is found.
View this patent on the USPTO website.
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