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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 10, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 25, 2003
Applicants:
Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Poliez-Pittet, CH;
Christian Darimont-nicolau, Lausanne, CH;
Catherine Mace, Lutry, CH;
Inventors:
Elizabeth Offord Cavin, Poliez-Pittet, CH;
Christian Darimont-Nicolau, Lausanne, CH;
Catherine Mace, Lutry, CH;
Assignee:
Nestec S.A., Vevey, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C12N 5/08 (2006.01); C12N 15/63 (2006.01); C12Q 1/00 (2006.01); A61K 48/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention relates to novel immortalized pre-osteoblast cell lines derived from the periost and capable of differentiate to osteoblasts. In particular, the present invention pertains to the use of such cell lines in assays for detecting substances controlling the differentiation of pre-osteoblasts to osteoblasts and for detecting substances enabling improved bone formation, maintenance of bone mass, bone repair and for preventing the onset of osteoporosis.