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Reinforced matrices

US6444222B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Verigen Transplantation Service International (“VTSL”) AG · DE

Inventors

Samuel Simon Asculai · Toronto, CA
Bruno Giannetti · Bonn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	May 8, 2001
Grant date	Sep 3, 2002
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 8, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L27/3843
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A reinforced matrix membrane containing one or more scaffold-forming proteins suitable for cell growth and for use in chondrocyte cell transplantation, and method of making same. The scaffold is incubated with the collagen matrix in solutions, colloidal dispersions, or suspensions of stabilizing proteins. The reinforced matrix may be used in tissue engineering, cartilage transplantation, bone and cartilage grafting, healing, joint repair and the prevention of arthritic pathologies.

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