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Alginate coated, collagen matrix cellular device, preparative methods, and uses thereof

US8168215B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18References

36Claims

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Assignee

FMC Biopolymer AS · NO

Inventors

Denis Dufrane · Wavre, BE
Pierre Gianello · Rixensart, BE
Jan Egil Melvik · Oslo, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 13, 2007
Grant date	May 1, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 4, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
CPC primaryC12N2533/74
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to cellular devices comprising a collagen matrix, cell layer, and gelled alginate layer, processes for producing the devices, methods of implanting the devices, and methods of treatment thereof.

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