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Compositions and methods for soft tissue augmentation

US8198245B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2008
Grant dateJun 12, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/91
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions comprising isolated human collagen, isolated human elastin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier wherein the human elastin is substantially insoluble in water with a molecular weight greater than 100 kDa. The present invention further provides methods and kits for soft tissue augmentation.

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