Method of inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis with extracellular matrix containing GDF-5
US7070942B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2025 |
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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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