Abstract

Disclosed herein are methods and materials for influencing proliferation of stem cells. Specifically exemplified herein are compositions comprising cerium oxide nanoparticles which can be used to stimulate proliferation of stem cells under common culture conditions, or which can be utilized to improve therapeutic outcomes.

Document Type

Patent

Patent Number

US 8,772,032 B2

Application Serial Number

13/044,770

Issue Date

7-8-2014

Current Assignee

UCFRF

Assignee at Issuance

UCFRF

College

Advanced Materials Processing & Analysis Center (AMPAC)

Department

Advanced Materials Processing & Analysis Center (AMPAC)

Allowance Date

3-4-2014

Filing Date

3-10-2011

Assignee at Filing

UCFRF

Filing Type

Nonprovisional Application Record

Donated

no

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