The present invention provides methods for expanding and increasing survival of hematopoietic cell populations, for prolonging viablility of an organ for transplantation, and enhancing bioproduction, using interleukin-1.beta.-converting enzyme (ICE)/CED-3 family inhibitors. Exemplary compounds useful in the methods of the invention are provided herein.

 
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