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Method of intervertebral disc treatment using articular chondrocyte cells

US8697139B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2004
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K35/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Harvesting articular chondrocyte cells from a non-critical location of a patient and growing additional cells for transplantation into a damaged or diseased disc of the patient.

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