Cartilage repair systems and applications utilizing a glycosaminoglycan mimic
US9180166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2533/78
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to hydrogel or scaffold compositions and methods of use for cell growth and/or regenerative medicine. The hydrogel comprises a water soluble cellulose compound and, in certain aspects, a fibrous or filamentous matrix. The hydrogels as described provide a support or scaffold that promotes, facilitates, and/or enhances progenitor or stem cell growth and/or differentiation. In addition, the hydrogel is useful for tissue, e.g., cartilage, regeneration and repair.
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