Matrix protein compositions for wound healing

Patent 6503539 Issued on January 7, 2003. Estimated Expiration Date:

February 26, 2019. 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. 258613 filed on 02/26/1999

US Classes:

424/549Skeleton (e.g., bone, teeth, etc.)

Examiners

Primary: Witz, Jean C.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

Edwards & Angell, LLP, Rees; Dianne M., Corless, Esq.; Peter F.

Foreign Patent References

0 263 086 EP. 04/13/1988
0 337 967 EP. 10/13/1989
WO 89/08441 WO. 09/13/1989
WO 96/09029 WO. 03/13/1996
WO 97/02730 WO. 01/13/1997

International Class

A61K 035/32

Foreign Application Priority Data

1998-02-27 DK

Abstract

Active enamel substances may be used for the preparation of a pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition for healing of a wound, improving healing of a wound, soft tissue regeneration or repair, or for preventing or treating infection or inflammation.

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