ADVANCED CELL TECHNOLOGY, INC. Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160038543 | MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS AND USES RELATED THERETO - The present invention generally relates to novel preparations of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from hemangioblasts, methods for obtaining such MSCs, and methods of treating a pathology using such MSCs. The methods of the present invention produce substantial numbers of MSCs having a potency-retaining youthful phenotype, which are useful in the treatment of pathologies. | 02-11-2016 |
20160022736 | METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF PLATELETS FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Methods for production of platelets from pluripotent stem cells, such as human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are provided. These methods may be performed without forming embryoid bodies or clusters of pluripotent stem cells, and may be performed without the use of stromal inducer cells. Additionally, the yield and/or purity can be greater than has been reported for prior methods of producing platelets from pluripotent stem cells. Also provided are compositions and pharmaceutical preparations comprising platelets, preferably produced from pluripotent stem cells. | 01-28-2016 |
20150232808 | METHODS OF REPROGRAMMING ANIMAL SOMATIC CELLS - This invention generally relates to methods to obtain mammalian cells and tissues with patterns of gene expression similar to that of a developing mammalian embryo or fetus, and the use of such cells and tissues in the treatment of human disease and age-related conditions. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for identifying, expanding in culture, and formulating mammalian pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cells that differ from cells in the adult human in their pattern of gene expression, and therefore offer unique characteristics that provide novel therapeutic strategies in the treatment of degenerative disease. | 08-20-2015 |
20150175960 | HIGHLY EFFICIENT METHODS FOR REPROGRAMMING DIFFERENTIATED CELLS AND FOR GENERATING ANIMALS AND EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS FROM REPROGRAMMED CELLS - The present invention relates generally to the field of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) and to the creation of cloned animals and cells. The disclosure relates to a method of cloning a mammal, obtaining pluripotent cells such as embryonic stem cells, or for reprogramming a mammalian cell using an oocyte and a fertilized embryo. | 06-25-2015 |
20150132853 | CYTOPLASMIC TRANSFER TO DE-DIFFERENTIATE RECIPIENT CELLS - Methods for de-differentiating or altering the life-span of desired “recipient” cells, e.g., human somatic cells, by the introduction of cytoplasm from a more primitive, less differentiated cell type, e.g., oocyte or blastomere are provided. These methods can be used to produce embryonic stem cells and to increase the efficiency of gene therapy by allowing for desired cells to be subjected to multiple genetic modifications without becoming senescent. Such cytoplasm may be fractionated and/or subjected to subtractive hybridization and the active materials (sufficient for de-differentiation) identified and produced by recombinant methods. | 05-14-2015 |
20150086512 | METHODS OF PRODUCING RPE CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS OF RPE CELLS - The present invention provides improved methods for producing RPE cells from human embryonic stem cells or from other human pluripotent stem cells. The invention also relates to human retinal pigmented epithelial cells derived from human embryonic stem cells or other human multipotent or pluripotent stem cells. hRPE cells derived from embryonic stem cells are molecularly distinct from adult and fetal-derived RPE cells, and are also distinct from embryonic stem cells. The hRPE cells described herein are useful for treating retinal degenerative diseases. | 03-26-2015 |
20140377865 | DERIVATION OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS - This present invention provides novel methods for deriving embryonic stem cells, those cells and cell lines, and the use of the cells for therapeutic and research purposes without the destruction of the embryo. It also relates to novel methods of establishing and storing an autologous stem cell line prior to implantation of an embryo, e.g., in conjunction with reproductive therapies such as IVF. | 12-25-2014 |
20140370007 | METHOD OF DIRECTED DIFFERENTIATION PRODUCING CORNEAL ENDOTHELIAL CELLS, COMPOSITIONS THEREOF, AND USES THEREOF - This disclosure generally relates to cell-based therapies for treatment of visual disorders, including disorders of the cornea. Methods are exemplified for directed differentiation of corneal cells from stem cells. Compositions of corneal endothelial cells and uses thereof are also provided. Exemplary compositions exhibit improved cell density and/or more “youthful” gene expression relative to cells obtained from donated tissue. | 12-18-2014 |
20140356952 | DERIVATION OF EMBRYONIC STEM CELLS AND EMBRYO-DERIVED CELLS - This present invention provides novel methods for deriving embryonic stem cells and embryo-derived cells from an embryo without requiring destruction of the embryo. The invention further provides cells and cell lines derived without embryo destruction, and the use of the cells for therapeutic and research purposes. It also relates to novel methods of establishing and storing an autologous stem cell line prior to implantation of an embryo, e.g., in conjunction with reproductive therapies such as IVF. | 12-04-2014 |
20140356432 | MODALITIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE RETINA - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 12-04-2014 |
20140294779 | MODALITIES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DEGENERATIVE DISEASES OF THE RETINA - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294778 | PHOTORECEPTORS AND PHOTORECEPTOR PROGENITORS PRODUCED FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - Methods are provided for the production of photoreceptor cells and photoreceptor progenitor cells from pluripotent stem cells. Additionally provided are compositions of photoreceptor cells and photoreceptor cells, as well as methods for the therapeutic use thereof. Exemplary methods may produce substantially pure cultures of photoreceptor cells and/or photoreceptor cells. | 10-02-2014 |
20140271590 | METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF PLATELETS FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - Methods for production of platelets from pluripotent stem cells, such as human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are provided. These methods may be performed without forming embryoid bodies or clusters of pluripotent stem cells, and may be performed without the use of stromal inducer cells. Additionally, the yield and/or purity can be greater than has been reported for prior methods of producing platelets from pluripotent stem cells. Also provided are compositions and pharmaceutical preparations comprising platelets, preferably produced from pluripotent stem cells. | 09-18-2014 |
20140057348 | Novel Culture System for Ex Vivo Development - The present invention provides methods for the culture of animal pluripotent stem cells and their differentiated progeny cells, tissues, and organs, and nonhuman animal embryos and fetuses. | 02-27-2014 |
20130316452 | Modalities for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 11-28-2013 |
20130316451 | Modalities for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 11-28-2013 |
20130302824 | METHODS FOR DETECTION OF RARE SUBPOPULATIONS OF CELLS AND HIGHLY PURIFIED COMPOSITIONS OF CELLS - Methods are provided for detection of a target cell type within a cell population, and compositions are provided comprising cells and an indicator that indicates the number of cells of the target cell type in the cell population. Examples are provided in which these methods are used to detect human embryonic stem cells within a differentiated cell population with exquisite sensitivity. Differentiated cells produced from embryonic stem cells can be characterized by these methods before transplantation into a recipient, thereby providing further assurance of safety. | 11-14-2013 |
20130302288 | Modalities for the treatment of degenerative diseases of the retina - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 11-14-2013 |
20130195806 | PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS OF HUMAN RPE CELLS AND USES THEREOF - This disclosure provides the first description of hESC-derived cells transplanted into human patients. Results are reported for one patient with each of Stargardt's Macular Dystrophy (SMD) and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). Controlled hESC differentiation resulted in near-100% pure RPE populations. Immediately after surgery, hyperpigmentation was visible at the transplant site in both patients, with subsequent evidence the cells had attached and integrated into the native RPE layer. No signs of inflammation or hyperproliferation were observed. The hESC-derived RPE cells have shown no signs of rejection or tumorigenicity at the time of this report. Visual measurements suggest improvement in both patients. | 08-01-2013 |
20130183272 | MESENCHYMAL STROMAL CELLS AND USES RELATED THERETO - The present invention generally relates to novel preparations of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from hemangioblasts, methods for obtaining such MSCs, and method sof treating a pathology using such MSCs. The methods of the present invention produce substantial numbers of MSCs having a potency-retaining youthful phenotype, which are useful in the treatment of pathologies. | 07-18-2013 |
20130102073 | METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING REPROGRAMMED HUMAN SOMATIC CELL NUCLEI AND AUTOLOGOUS AND ISOGENIC HUMAN STEM CELLS - Activated human embryos produced by therapeutic cloning can give rise to human totipotent and pluripotent stem cells from which autologous cells for transplantation therapy are derived. The present invention provides methods for producing activated human embryos that can be used to generate totipotent and pluripotent stem cells from which autologous cells and tissues suitable for transplantation can be derived. The ability to create autologous human embryos represents a critical step towards generating immune-compatible stem cells that can be used to overcome the problem of immune rejection in regenerative medicine. The activated human embryos produced by the present invention also provide model systems for identifying and analyzing the molecular mechanisms of epigenetic imprinting and the genetic regulation of embryogenesis and development. | 04-25-2013 |
20120258451 | LASER ISOLATION OF VIABLE CELLS - Methods for laser microdissection isolation of viable cells are provided. Cells of a desired type may be isolated from a diverse population, optionally with detection and exclusion of undesired cells. Desired cells may be isolated from a population that arose from differentiation of pluripotent cells, preferably embryonic stem cells or induced pluripotent stem cells, and undifferentiated stem cells may be detected and excluded from selection including the isolation of RPE cells sleeted based on morphology (e.g., characteristic mottled appearance) from a population of ES cells. The cells isolated by these methods, including RPE cells, may be essentially free of undifferentiated cells and thus suitable for use in cell-based therapies. | 10-11-2012 |
20110293580 | GYNOGENETIC OR ANDROGENETIC PRODUCTION OF PLURIPOTENT CELLS AND CELL LINES, AND USE THEREOF TO PRODUCE DIFFERENTIATED CELLS AND TISSUES - Methods for obtaining pluripotent (embryonic stem) cells from parthenogenetic embryos, especially primates, are provided. These cells are useful for producing differentiated cells, tissues and organs, especially human and non-human primate cells, tissues and organs. | 12-01-2011 |
20110117063 | Methods For Producing Enriched Populations of Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells For Treatment of Retinal Degeneration - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 05-19-2011 |
20110117062 | Methods For Producing Enriched Populations of Human Retinal Pigment Epithelium Cells - This invention relates to methods for improved cell-based therapies for retinal degeneration and for differentiating human embryonic stem cells and human embryo-derived into retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells and other retinal progenitor cells. | 05-19-2011 |
20110086424 | METHODS FOR PRODUCING ENUCLEATED ERYTHROID CELLS DERIVED FROM PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS - Methods for generating enucleated erythroid cells using pluripotent stem cells are provided. The methods permit the production of large numbers of cells. The cells obtained by the methods disclosed may be used for a variety of research, clinical, and therapeutic applications. Methods for generating megakaryocyte and platelets are also provided. | 04-14-2011 |
20110064705 | HEMANGIO COLONY FORMING CELLS AND NON-ENGRAFTING HEMANGIO CELLS - Methods of generating and expanding human hemangio-colony forming cells and non-engrafting hemangio cells in vitro and methods of expanding and using such cells are disclosed. The methods permit the production of large numbers of hemangio-colony forming cells, non-engrafting hemangio cells as well as derivative cells, such as hematopoietic and endothelial cells. The cells obtained by the methods disclosed may be used for a variety of research, clinical, and therapeutic applications. Human non-engrafting hemangio cells are a novel progenitor cell population that is related to but distinct from the hemangioblast and human hemangio-colony forming cells. The invention also provides compositions, preparations, and solutions comprising hemangio-colony forming cells, non-engrafting hemangio cells or cells differentiated therefrom. The compositions, preparations, and solutions include cryopreserved preparations and substantially purified preparations, as well as mixed compositions formulated in combination with related hemangioblast progenitor cell types that can engraft into the bone marrow. | 03-17-2011 |
20100167404 | Methods of Reprogramming Animal Somatic Cells - This invention generally relates to methods to obtain mammalian cells and tissues with patterns of gene expression similar to that of a developing mammalian embryo or fetus, and the use of such cells and tissues in the treatment of human disease and age-related conditions. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for identifying, expanding in culture, and formulating mammalian pluripotent stem cells and differentiated cells that differ from cells in the adult human in their pattern of gene expression, and therefore offer unique characteristics that provide novel therapeutic strategies in the treatment of degenerative disease. | 07-01-2010 |
20090271335 | Totipotent, Nearly Totipotent or Pluripotent Mammalian Cells Homozygous or Hemizygous for One or More Histocompatibility Antigent Genes - The present invention relates to totipotent, nearly totipotent and pluripotent stem cells that are hemizygous or homozygous for MHC antigens and methods of making and using them. These cells are useful for reduced immunogenicity during transplantation and cell therapy. The cells of the present invention may be assembled into a bank with reduced complexity in the MHC genes. | 10-29-2009 |
20090137040 | METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING REPROGRAMMED HUMAN SOMATIC CELL NUCLEI AND AUTOLOGOUS AND ISOGENIC HUMAN STEM CELLS - Activated human embryos produced by therapeutic cloning can give rise to human totipotent and pluripotent stem cells from which autologous cells for transplantation therapy are derived. The present invention provides methods for producing activated human embryos that can be used to generate totipotent and pluripotent stem cells from which autologous cells and tissues suitable for transplantation can be derived. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for producing activated human embryos by parthenogenesis; in another embodiment, the invention provides methods for producing activated human embryos by somatic cell nuclear transfer whereby the genetic material of a differentiated human donor cell is reprogrammed to form a diploid human pronucleus capable of directing a cell to generate the stem cells from which autologous, isogenic cells for transplantation therapy are derived. The ability to create autologous human embryos represents a critical step towards generating immune-compatible stem cells that can be used to overcome the problem of immune rejection in regenerative medicine. The activated human embryos produced by the present invention also provide model systems for identifying and analyzing the molecular mechanisms of epigenetic imprinting and the genetic regulation of embryogenesis and development. | 05-28-2009 |