Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-30
2006-05-30
Kemmerer, Elizabeth (Department: 1649)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
C623S013110, C623S017150, C514S002600, C424S523000, C427S002260, C530S350000, C530S399000, C530S402000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07052514
ABSTRACT:
The present invention makes available an optimal concentration of a hedgehog polypeptide for modulating growth and/or cartilage production by chondrocytes. The present invention allows for improvements in the culturing of chondrocytes to develop cartilaginous tissue ex vivo suitable for implantation to replace damaged or deteriorated cartilage in a patient.
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Blunk Torsten
Goepferich Achim
Kellner Karin
Lang Kurt
Leser-Reiff Ulrike
Brannock Michael
Curis, Inc.
Fish & Neave IP Group Ropes & Gray LLP
Kemmerer Elizabeth
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