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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 15, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 15, 1998
Applicant:
Inventor:
Itaru Kojima, Maebashi, JP;
Assignee:
Takeda Chemical Industries, Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 3/718 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01N 3/718 ;
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel composition comprising a betacellulin protein, or a fragment thereof, which is capable of promoting the differentiation of undifferentiated pancreatic cells into insulin-producing beta cells or pancreatic polypeptide producing F cells. This composition can also improve glucose tolerance in patients and inhibit the growth of undifferentiated pancreatic cells. The composition may further comprise activin and/or other molecules. Methods for treating mammals, including humans, are also provided.