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Platforms, particularly prostheses, having biologically active coverings

US7838021B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2004
Grant dateNov 23, 2010
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/432
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of extracellular matrix regulators for producing a pharmacologically active covering on a platform or a prosthesis. This covering is of application to endoluminal prostheses, preferably using decorine or a fragment or derivative thereof as cellular matrix inhibitor.

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