Inventors:
Jonathan M. Barasch - New York NY
Juan A. Oliver - New York NY
Jun Yang - New York NY
Assignee:
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York - New York NY
International Classification:
A61K 3802
Abstract:
This invention provides methods of using a gpl3O receptor ligand, e. g. leukemia inhibitory factor, to induce the formation of kidney epithelia, to treat subjects suffering from kidney failure, and to preserve kidneys for transplantation.