Patent ID: 6967029
Filing Date: 2005-11-22
Classification: A61K,C07K,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A method for enhancing hematopoiesis in a human or other subject, the method comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining hematopoietic progenitor cells from the human or other subject; (b) expanding the cells obtained in step (a) by adding to the cell an effective dose of a stem cell factor (SCF) polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:44, SEQ ID NO: 46, or SEQ ID NO: 63, or biologically active fragments thereof that stimulate growth of hematopoietic progenitor cells; and (c) administering to the human or other subject the expanded hematopoietic progenitor cells obtained in step (b), thereby restoring hematopoiesis to effect hematologic recovery in said human or other subject, thereby enhancing hematopoiesis in said human or other subject.