METHOD OF DETERMINING CELL OR TISSUE TYPE BY TRANSMEMBRANE RECEPTOR IDENTIFIERS

摘要

The present invention provides methods for identifying and for producing cells of different lineages based on their cell surface display. In particular, the invention provides methods for identifying different lineages based on the cell surface display of serpentine receptors. Methods of producing cells of specific lineages are also disclosed, as are methods of use for such cells, including using totipotential germ cells identified by the methods of the invention for producing tissues, organs or whole organisms.