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Injectable microspheres for tissue construction

US7338657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2001
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 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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