Injectable microspheres for tissue construction
US7338657B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to injectable compositions comprising biocompatible, hydrophilic, non-toxic and substantially spherical microspheres associated with stem cells useful for tissue construction and generation. The invention also relates to methods of tissue construction and generation, for the treatment of various tissue damage and defects, using the injectable compositions.
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