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Joint bioscaffolds

US9848987B2 · kind B2 · utility

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70References

21Claims

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Assignee

University of Pittsburgh—Of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education · US

Inventors

Stephen F. Badylak · Lafayette, US
Bryan Nicklaus Brown · Pittsburgh, US
William L. Chung · Pine Township, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 28, 2016
Grant date	Dec 26, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 28, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/06
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided herein are compositions and medical devices, and in particular, biodegradable scaffolds capable of repairing and replacing cartilagenous meniscuses. Also provided herein are methods of using scaffolds for treating degenerative tissue disorders. In certain embodiments, such scaffolds can promote tissue regeneration of a temporal mandibular joint (TMJ) meniscus.

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