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Method of inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis with extracellular matrix containing GDF-5

US6586406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 14, 1999
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 14, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2533/70
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition are provided for inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis in vivo or in vitro. The method is performed by exposing the cells in vitro or in vivo to an extracellular matrix comprising of type I collagen, type II collagen or a mixture of type I collagen or type II collagen and hyaluronate and further containing GDF-5.

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