Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Preparations characterized by special physical form – Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2005-08-23
Azpuru, Carlos A. (Department: 1615)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Preparations characterized by special physical form
Implant or insert
Reexamination Certificate
active
06932977
ABSTRACT:
A method and composition are provided for inducing or enhancing chondrogenesis in vivo or in vitro. The method is performed by exposing the cells in vitro or in vivo to an extracellular matrix comprising of type I collagen, type II collagen or a mixture of type I collagen or type II collagen and hyaluronate and further containing BMP-4 or a combination of BMP-4 and GDF-5.
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Daverman Robin
Heidaran Mohammad A.
Azpuru Carlos A.
Beyer Weaver & Thomas LLP
Depuy Spine, Inc.
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