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System and method for a hydrogel and hydrogel composite for cartilage repair applications

US9192655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2010
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The embodiments and examples provided herein are put forth so as to provide those of ordinary skill in the art with a complete disclosure and description of how to make and use the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention relates to compositions and methods of preparing a hydrogel comprising a water soluble cellulose compound, as well as preparing a three-dimensional matrix of micron sized electrospun fibers, wherein the electrospun fibers are formed from a electrospun composite comprising a water soluble cellulose compound. The matrix provides a scaffold supporting and promoting cartilage regeneration and repair.

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