Abstract

A composition formed by subjecting to ionizing radiation a combination containing a radiation-protective amount of PVP along with a solution, gel or adhesive including taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof; or an aggregate including collagen-free crystals of taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/54 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame

Abstract

An implant for repair of a cartilaginous defect in a subject includes a collagen matrix charged with synovial cells. A method preparing an implant for repair of a cartilaginous defect in a subject includes obtaining a fluid containing synovial cells and charging the synovial cells to the matrix. A device for preparing a cell-charged implant includes a first chamber and a second chamber, the first and second chambers being separated by a membrane and a perforated filter. The membrane is adapted to collect cells from a cell-containing fluid introduced into the first chamber and the perforated filter is adapted to permit passage or diffusion of the fluid through the second chamber. A method for preparing a cell-charged implant utilizes the device.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/00 - Undifferentiated human, animal or plant cells, e.g. cell linesTissuesCultivation or maintenance thereofCulture media therefor

Abstract

A method of improving renal function in a mammal suffering from, or at risk of developing, at least partial renal failure or renal dysfunction, includes administering to renal tissue of the mammal, a combination comprising a non-viral vector comprising a non-viral particulate carrier which carries a therapeutically effective amount of genetic material capable of expressing a renal function-enhancing Osteogenic Protein-1/Bone Morphogenic Protein-7 (OP-1/BMP-7) polypeptide in the renal tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 43/04 - Grading eggs

Abstract

A composition formed by subjecting to ionizing radiation a combination containing a radiation-protective amount of PVP along with a solution, gel or adhesive including taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof; or an aggregate including collagen-free crystals of taurolidine, taurultam or a mixture thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/549 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with at least one nitrogen and at least one sulfur as the ring hetero atoms, e.g. sulthiame having two or more nitrogen atoms in the same ring, e.g. hydrochlorothiazide
• A61K 47/32 - Macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, e.g. carbomers
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

A method of repairing a meniscal tear of a subject includes providing a sheet of collagen membrane material having on one side thereof a smooth barrier face which inhibits cell adhesion thereon and inhibits passage of cells therethrough. The sheet has a fibrous face opposite the smooth barrier face, the fibrous face allowing cell growth thereon. The collagen is predominantly collagen I. The sheet of collagen membrane material is fixed over a meniscal tear so that the fibrous face is oriented toward the meniscal tear.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 17/56 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor
• A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans

Abstract

A method of repairing a meniscal tear of a subject includes providing a sheet of collagen membrane material having on one side thereof a smooth barrier face which inhibits cell adhesion thereon and inhibits passage of cells therethrough. The sheet has a fibrous face opposite the smooth barrier face, the fibrous face allowing cell growth thereon. The collagen is predominantly collagen I. The sheet of collagen membrane material is fixed over a meniscal tear so that the fibrous face is oriented toward the meniscal tear.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 38/17 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from animalsPeptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from humans
• A61B 17/56 - Surgical instruments or methods for treatment of bones or jointsDevices specially adapted therefor