Patent · US Active

Methods and compositions for healing and repair of articular cartilage

US7842669B2 · kind B2 · utility

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9References

12Claims

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Assignee

Genetics Institute, LLC · US

Inventors

Renwen Zhang · Rutherford, US
Diane Peluso · Marshfield, US
Elisabeth Morris · Sherborn, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 17, 2008
Grant date	Nov 30, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 17, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/06
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions are provided for the treatment of articular cartilage defects and disease involving the combination of tissue, such as osteochondral grafts, with active growth factor. The active growth factor is preferably a composition containing at least one bone morphogenetic protein and a suitable carrier. The method results in the regeneration and/or functional repair of articular cartilage tissue.

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