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Treatment of collagenous tissue with glutaraldehyde and aminodiphosphonate calcification inhibitor

US4553974A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 1984
Grant dateNov 19, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L27/36
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the treatment of collagenous tissue to adapt it for use in a prosthetic implant and to promote the growth of endothelial cells thereon after implantation comprising treatment with at least one surfactant prior to fixation, treatment with agents which inhibit calcification and agents which resist attack by phagocytic cells and optional treatment with stabilizing agents.

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