Treated tissue for implantation and methods of treatment and use
US5863296A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S623/921
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Tissue which is suitable for transplant is treated with a growth factor and cells which populate the tissue and native cells must be removed, they cannot be "masked" reduce immunogenicity; this increases the longevity of the tissue upon transplant. The preferred growth factor is basic fibroblast growth factor, and the preferred cells are fibroblasts. The tissue can be an allograft or xenograft taken from a cow, pig or other mammal.
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