Support material for cell impregnation
US5376118A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 26, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC D)Textiles; Paper
- CPC primaryD10B2509/00
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A support material for cell impregnation is provided. The support material is fabricated from a semiabsorbable composite yarn comprising a nonabsorbable, elastic core yarn and an absorbable, relatively inelastic sheath yarn. A prosthetic device may be formed from the support material. The support material is impregnated with living cells followed by incorporation into the tissue structure of a host organism. The support material impregnated with cells may be cultured in vitro to increase the number of cells prior to incorporation into the host organism.
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