Tubular construct for implantation
US7029689B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/56
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention is directed to devices for repair, replacement or augmentation of soft tissues in an organism. The devices comprise cellular compositions comprising cells and preferably, structural proteins such as collagen or elastin. The devices can also be used in methods for testing the effects of agents on soft tissues.
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