Infusion of neutrophil precursors for treatment of neutropenia
Patent Number: 6010697
Date of First Priority Issue: Monday August 23rd, 1993
Date Issued: Tuesday January 4th, 2000
Assignee: Nexell Therapeutics, Inc. (Irvine, CA)
Inventors: Smith, Stephen L. (Arlington Heights, IL); Qiao, Xiaoying (Waukegan, IL); Maciukas, Susan M. (El Cerrito, CA); Loudovaris, Maureen F. (Grayslake, IL); Bender, James G. (Lindenhurst, IL); Van Epps, Dennis E. (Cary, IL)
From Class: Use
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This patent teachs ways of overcoming neutropenia by administration of committed stem cells that differentiate into the neutrophil lineage. This work has the potential to be very beneficial in nuclear accidents where a quick supply of neutrophils is needed. The biggest barrier is whether allogeneic neutrophil committed stem cells may be used or whether the stem cells strictly have to be autologous.
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