A method for the isolation of postnatal and adult epithelial strain - and precursor cells of the intestine with the help of a monoclonal antibody

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for identifying and / or isolating of living postnatal and / or adult epithelial precursor - and / or stem cells of the intestine with an antibody or a fragment of the antibody, as well as a method for the diagnosis of carcinomas of the intestine and / or precursors thereof. In addition, the invention relates to a living postnatal and / or adult epithelial precursor - and / or stem cells of the intestine, which are obtainable by the inventive process, to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these precursors - and / or stem cells, optionally in combination with growth factors, as well as their use in - in - vitro test systems and for the treatment of tissue damage, in particular of damage to the intestinal mucosa. Furthermore, the invention relates to a kit for identifying and / or isolating this precursor - and / or stem cells, comprising at least one antibody.