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Composition and method of promoting hard tissue healing

US5294446A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1992
Grant dateMar 15, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 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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