Method for enhancing the implantation and differentiation of marrow-derived mesenchymal cells

Patent 5197985 Issued on March 30, 1993. Estimated Expiration Date:

November 16, 2010. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Inventors

Application

No. 614915 filed on 11/16/1990

US Classes:

128/898, Methods530/838, Marrow; spleen530/840, Bones; tendons; teeth; cartilage623/923Bone

Examiners

Primary: Green, Randall L.
Assistant: Brittingham, Debra S.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Fay, Sharpe, Beall, Fagan, Minnich & McKee

International Classes

A61F 002/28
A61K 035/12

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and device for enhancing the implantation and differentiation of marrow-derived mesenchymal cells (i.e. mesenchymal stem cells). The method and device of the invention are an effective means for treating skeletal and other connective tissue disorders.