Methods and compositions for culturing cells
AssigneeArteriocyte Inc.
InventorsYukang Zhao, Stephen Fischer, Anirudhasingh Sodha
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Abstract
The invention provides, among other things, methods and compositions for expanding stem cells. The invention further provides methods, devices and systems for directing differentiation of expanded stem cells. The invention further provides methods, devices and systems for treating a subject with differentiated cells in a subject in need thereof.
Claims34
A device for culturing cells, comprising polymeric nanofibers bonded to the interior surface of a container.
A bioreactor system, comprising polymeric nanofibers bonded to the interior surface of a container and cells.
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A method for expanding stem cells, comprising providing cells and culturing said cells in a culture container comprising polymeric nanofibers bonded to the interior surface.
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A method of expanding stem cells, comprising:
- (a) providing a population of cells including stem cells,
- (b) purifying stem cells from the population,
- (c) providing a bioreactor system containing polymeric nanofibers, and
- (d) culturing said stem cells in said bioreactor.
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