Neural regeneration using human bone morphogenetic proteins
US5756457A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | May 26, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/32
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods and devices are disclosed for inducing growth of neural cells, and repairing neural defects in a mammal. The method comprises administering to said mammal at the site of neural defect, damage or depletion, an effective amount of a bone morphogenetic protein, either in admixture with a pharmaceutically acceptable vehicle, or adsorbed to a suitable matrix. The device comprises bone morphogenetic protein, optionally in combination with other factors, adsorbed on a suitable matrix and contained within an artificial nerve replacement vessel.
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