Surgical applications for BMP binding protein

US9050300B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignees

• The Regents of the University of California · US
• THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REPRESENTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS · US

Inventors

• Samuel S. Murray · Santa Clarita, US
• Elsa J. Brochmann-Murray · Santa Clarita, US
• Keyvan Behnam · Simi Valley, US
• Jeffrey C. Wang · West Hollywood, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 5, 2013
• Grant date: Jun 9, 2015
• Expiry date: Apr 5, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C07K14/51
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the clinical application of BBP, alone or in combination with other growth factors, for use in bone healing applications, such as spinal surgery. Additional applications include use in orthopedic implantable prostheses and implantation into other surgical sites (e.g., surgical reconstruction, regional osteopenia, etc.) where bone is desired.