Highlights of recent stem cell patents (US patent applications):
1. Method for the isolation of insulin-producing cells from differentiated stem cells
2. A method of transplanting haematopoietic precursor cells
3. Radiation injury treatment using human placental stem cells
4. Combination of pressure treatment and stem cells for stimulating cartilage formation
5. A method for extracting mesenchymal stem cells from human or animal embryo
6. A universal method for inducing neural differentiation of stem cells
8. Tissue repair/regeneration through mobilization of a bone marrow derived stem cells
9. Compounds for inhibiting leukemia stem cells
Details:
http://www.sciclips.com/sciclips/drug-discovery-news.do