Compositions and methods for generating skin
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1. An isolated spore-like cell, wherein the spore-like cell, when first isolated, is:
- multipotent;
less than one to approximately seven microns in diameter;
and tolerant of oxygen-deprivation.
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for growing new skin, which can be used to repair or replace skin that has been damaged or removed by a variety of insults.
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1. An isolated spore-like cell, wherein the spore-like cell, when first isolated, is:
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multipotent;
less than one to approximately seven microns in diameter;
and tolerant of oxygen-deprivation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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- 10. A method for isolating a spore-like cell or skin progenitor cell from a post-natal mammal, the method comprising passing a piece of skin obtained from the mammal through a series of devices having progressively smaller apertures.
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