Tissue engineered meniscus scaffolds and methods of use
US8906362B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided herein are methods of producing a meniscus scaffold to remove material and increase the pore size and porosity therein. In some embodiments, methods include seeding the tissue with allogeneic or autogeneic cells. Bioscaffolds produced by the processes described herein are also provided, as are methods of treating a subject in need of a bioscaffold implant.
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