摘要:
A substantially enriched mammalian hematopoietic cell subpopulation is provided, which is characterized by progenitor cell activity for lymphoid lineages, but lacking the potential to differentiate into myeloid and erythroid lineages. Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of this common lymphoid progenitor cell (CLP). The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize CDw127 (IL-7 receptor α); CD117 (c-kit) protein, in conjunction with other markers expressed on lineage committed cells. The murine cells are also characterized as expressing low levels of sca-1 (Ly-6E and Ly-6A). The CLPs are predominantly cycling, blast cells. These cells give rise to B cells, T cells and natural killer cells, as evidenced by their growth and differentiation in vitro and in vivo.
摘要:
Highly concentrated hematopoietic stem cell compositions are provided which are substantially free of differentiated or dedicated hematopoietic cells. The cells are obtained by subtraction of cells having particular markers and selection of cells having particular markers. The resulting composition may be used to provide for individual or groups of hematopoietic lineages, to reconstitute stem cells of the host, and to identify an assay for a wide variety of hematopoietic growth factors.
摘要:
Specific binding members are provided for binding to lymphocytic cell surface receptors, which receptors are involved in the activation of a cell from the G.sub.0 state into the cell division cycle to proliferate. The cell surface receptors are further characterized by binding to envelope proteins of neoplasia-causing retroviruses, and/or to intact retroviral particles.
摘要:
Compositions and methods are provided for depletion of pluripotent cells. In one embodiment of the invention, methods are provided for depletion of pluripotent cells from a mixed population of differentiated cells and stem cells, to provide a population of cells substantially free of pluripotent stem cells. Monoclonal antibodies useful in depletion and in identification of pluripotent stem cells are also provided.
摘要:
Compositions and methods are provided for depletion of pluripotent cells. In one embodiment of the invention, methods are provided for depletion of pluripotent cells from a mixed population of differentiated cells and stem cells, to provide a population of cells substantially free of pluripotent stem cells. Monoclonal antibodies useful in depletion and in identification of pluripotent stem cells are also provided.
摘要:
Myelodysplastic syndromes are staged by analysis of the presence of hematopoietic stem and/or progenitor cells, particularly progenitor cells dedicated to the myeloid lineage and hematopoietic stem cells.
摘要:
Isolated populations of leukemic stem cells are provided. The cells are useful for experimental evaluation, and as a source of lineage and cell specific products, and as targets for the discovery of factors or molecules that can affect them. Detection of leukemic stem cells is useful in predicting disease progression, relapse, and development of drug resistance. Proliferation of LSC may be inhibited through interfering with activation of the β-catenin pathway. Methods are provided for the clinical staging of pre-leukemia and leukemias by differential analysis of hematologic samples for the distribution of one or more hematopoietic stem or progenitor cell subsets.
摘要:
Markers of acute myeloid leukemia stem cells (AMLSC) are identified. The markers are differentially expressed in comparison with normal counterpart cells, and are useful as diagnostic and therapeutic targets.
摘要:
Transitional cell carcinoma stem cells (TCCSC) are identified. The cells can be prospectively isolated or identified from primary tumor samples, and are shown to possess the unique properties of cancer stem cells in functional assays for cancer stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, and in cancer diagnosis.
摘要:
Undifferentiated primordial stem cells are manipulated to permit their long term growth in defined media lacking serum and feeder layer cells by shifting the apoptotic balance of the cells, through increasing the activity of Bcl-2 family anti-apoptotic proteins or decreasing the activity of Bcl-2 family pro-apoptotic proteins. In some embodiments of the invention, the Bcl family protein is Bcl-2. The ES cells sustain the characteristics of undifferentiated, pluripotent stem cells during long-term serum- and feeder layer cell-free conditions, including the ability to be expanded in vitro, but maintain their potential to differentiate into mature cell types.