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Bladder submucosa seeded with cells for tissue reconstruction

US6171344A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 15, 1997
Grant dateJan 9, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L27/3882
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and materials for tissue reconstruction, repair, and/or augmentation are disclosed. The invention provides isolated bladder submucosa seeded with cells for use in tissue reconstruction. The methods of the invention include the use of isolated bladder submucosa seeded with cells for augmentation of bladder and other organs and tissues.

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