Amnion derived adherent cells
First Claim
1. A method of treating an individual having a disruption of blood flow in or around a limb comprising administering to said individual a population of cells, wherein at least 50% of the cells in said population are human amnion derived adherent cells, wherein said amnion derived adherent cells are adherent to tissue culture plastic, and wherein said amnion derived adherent cells are OCT-4- as determinable by RT-PCR, and CD49f+, CD90+, and HLA-G- as determinable by flow cytometry, wherein said cells promote angiogenesis and blood flow is improved in or around said limb.
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Abstract
Provided herein are novel angiogenic cells from amnion, referred to as amnion derived adherent cells, and populations of, and compositions comprising, such cells. Further provided herein are methods of obtaining such cells and methods of using the cells in the treatment of individuals.
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- 1. A method of treating an individual having a disruption of blood flow in or around a limb comprising administering to said individual a population of cells, wherein at least 50% of the cells in said population are human amnion derived adherent cells, wherein said amnion derived adherent cells are adherent to tissue culture plastic, and wherein said amnion derived adherent cells are OCT-4- as determinable by RT-PCR, and CD49f+, CD90+, and HLA-G- as determinable by flow cytometry, wherein said cells promote angiogenesis and blood flow is improved in or around said limb.
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