Endothelin-based compositions for enhancing connective tissue repair
US6303138A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to bioactive composition that induce the repair of damaged or diseased connective tissues upon contact of the damaged or diseased tissues with the composition in vivo. More particularly the present invention is directed to the use of a composition comprising an effective amount of endothelin to enhance the repair of damaged or diseased bone and cartilage tissues.
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