HUMAN MULLERIAN DUCT-DERIVED EPITHELIAL CELLS AND METHODS OFISOLATION AND USES THEREOF

摘要

This invention discloses a substantially pure population of human Müllerian duct-derived epithelial cells and methods of isolating and culturing the Müllerian duct-derived epithelial cells. By carefully manipulating the microenvironment in which the Müllerian duct-derived epithelial cells are grown, multiple passages are attainable wherein the Müllerian duct-derived epithelial cells are capable of becoming uterine, cervical, vaginal, and oviductal cells. In addition, several uses of human Müllerian duct-derived epithelial cells and cells differentiating therefrom are disclosed herein.