Intervertebral disk repair, methods and devices therefor
US7879604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/56
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application discloses compositions, methods and devices for treatment of a degenerative intervertebral disc. A composition can comprise chondrocytes expressing type II collagen. These chondrocytes can be obtained from human cadavers up to about two weeks following death, and can be grown in vitro. The compositions can further comprise one or more biocompatible molecules. Treatment of a degenerative disc can comprise injecting or implanting a composition comprising the chondrocytes into a degenerative disc.
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