Stem cell populations and methods of use
AssigneeAldagen, Inc.
InventorsTracy Gentry, Sandra J. Foster, Andrew E. Balber
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Abstract
The present invention relates to populations of stem cells, methods for isolating these stem cell populations, and methods repairing, regenerating, and reconstituting tissues using the these stem cell populations. The invention additionally relates to methods of screening agents that promote growth, engraftment, or differentiation of stem cells.
Claims15
A method of treating ischemic stroke related neurological damage or disease in a human patient in need thereof, said method comprising introducing a cell population of ALDHbr stem cells, wherein at least 10% of the cells within said population express at least CD 105, and wherein said population is allogeneic or autologous and is capable of multilineage development into said human patient.
A method of treating an ischemic brain injury in a human patient in need thereof, said method comprising administering a cell population of ALDHbr stem cells, wherein at least 10% of the cells within said population express at least CD 105, and wherein said population is allogeneic or autologous and is capable of multilineage development into said human patient.
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