Composition and method of promoting hard tissue healing
US5294446A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 2, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/74
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Osteoprogenitor cells encapsulated in alginate and alternatively, additionally encapsulated in poly-L-lysine and/or agarose promote regeneration of bone at the site of implantation. The present invention provides a composition comprising osteoprogenitor cells embedded or encapsulated in alginate and the use of said microcapsules for the facilitation of bone regeneration.
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