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Collagen-polysaccharide matrix for bone and cartilage repair

US5972385A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1998
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00365
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A matrix and a method for preparing it are provided to support the growth of tissue, such as bone, cartilage or soft tissue. A polysaccharide is reacted with an oxidizing agent to open sugar rings on the polysaccharide to form aldehyde groups. The aldehyde groups are reacted to form covalent linkages to collagen.

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