Prevascularized contructs for implantation to provide blood perfusion
US7029838B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/56
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This application discloses methods and materials for preparing functional microvascular beds in the laboratory. These prevascularized constructs can be used to vascularize engineered tissue constructs or to revascularize damaged or diseased tissues or organs following implantation. The prevascularized constructs may also deliver genetically engineered gene products to the bloodstream.
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