Marc R. Hammerman - St. Louis MO, US Sharon A. Rogers - Edwardsville IL, US
Assignee:
Washington University - St. Louis MO
International Classification:
C07K 14/475 A61K 38/18
US Classification:
514 12, 424 939, 424 9321, 435375, 530399
Abstract:
A method and composition for enhancing the development of metanephric tissue upon transplantation into an allogenic or xenogenic host are disclosed. Metanephric tissue is removed from an embryonic donor and is contacted with a composition comprising one or more growth factors for metanephric development. The composition can be administered to the metanephric tissue in vitro prior to implantation of the donor tissue in the transplant recipient, or can be administered in vivo either during or subsequent to the transplantation procedure.
Composition And Method For Improving Function Of Embryonic Kidney Transplants
Marc Hammerman - St. Louis MO, US Sharon Rogers - Edwardsville IL, US
International Classification:
A61K 35/12
US Classification:
424093700
Abstract:
Methods and compositions are disclosed for use with embryonic metanephric tissue so as to increase the functioning renal mass obtained upon transplantation into a recipient.
The Cy-Fair event committee consists of about 10 individuals who volunteer their time to ensure the event runs smoothly. Brown, who shares the head responsibilities with co-chair Sharon Rogers, a breast cancer survivor, said the committee members are an important part of the organization.