Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis – Hollow or tubular part or organ
Reexamination Certificate
2002-11-15
2010-10-05
Ford, Allison M (Department: 1651)
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
Hollow or tubular part or organ
C623S023710, C623S023720, C435S001100, C435S347000, C435S371000, C435S373000, C435S395000, C424S422000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07806937
ABSTRACT:
The invention is directed to compositions and methods for reconstructing artificial female reproductive organs. The constructs and methods of the invention can be used for ameliorating congenital malformations and disorders of female reproductive tract using tissue engineered female reproductive organs, such as the uterus, vagina, cervix, and fallopian tubes. These tissue engineered female reproductive organs can be generated by perfusing cultured cell populations derived from cells of the female reproductive tissues, such as uterine, vaginal, cervical, fallopian tube epithelial cells as well as smooth muscle cells.
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Atala Anthony
Yoo James J.
Children's Medical Center Corporation
Ford Allison M
Nixon & Peabody LLP
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