摘要 |
A substantially enriched human multipotent progenitor cell population is provided, which is characterized as a progenitor cell capable of giving rise to the multipotent lineage but which lacks certain long-term self-renewal properties of the hematopoietic stem cell. Methods are provided for the isolation and culture of these cells. The cell enrichment methods employ reagents that specifically recognize CD34, CD38, CD90 and CD45RA, in conjunction with lineage specific markers. These cells give rise to all types of hematopoietic cells, e.g. myeloid and lymphoid cells, in vivo. |