Composition and method for improving function of embryonic kidney transplants
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1. Isolated embryonic metanephric tissue that has been treated with a growth factor composition comprising at least one growth factor for metanephric development, wherein said treated metanephric tissue has enhanced renal development or function in a recipient as compared to metanephric tissue which has not been treated with said growth factor composition.
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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.
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- 1. Isolated embryonic metanephric tissue that has been treated with a growth factor composition comprising at least one growth factor for metanephric development, wherein said treated metanephric tissue has enhanced renal development or function in a recipient as compared to metanephric tissue which has not been treated with said growth factor composition.
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11. Isolated porcine embryonic metanephric tissue.
- 12. A composition comprising embryonic metanephric tissue and a growth factor composition.
- 16. A method comprising contacting isolated embryonic metanephric tissue with a growth factor composition comprising at least one growth factor for metanephric growth.
- 27. A chimeric kidney comprising tissue derived from embryonic metanephric tissue.
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