Treatment of collagenous tissue with glutaraldehyde and aminodiphosphonate calcification inhibitor
US4553974A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1984 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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