Methods of obtaining compositions enriched for hematopoietic stem cells, antibodies for use therein, compositions derived therefrom and methods of use thereof

摘要

This invention provides a novel antibody, designated the alpha EM10 antibody. Also provided are methods of determining hematopoietic stem cell content. The methods employ using antibodies ( alpha EM10) specific for a unique cell marker (EM10) that is expressed on stem cells.