Prosthesis (i.e. – artificial body members) – parts thereof – or ai – Implantable prosthesis
Patent
1987-11-06
1990-02-20
Cannon, Alan W.
Prosthesis (i.e., artificial body members), parts thereof, or ai
Implantable prosthesis
623 66, 623 12, 435178, 424 95, 424110, A61F 202
Patent
active
049022954
ABSTRACT:
A transplantable artificial tissue matrix structure containing viable cells which is suitable for insertion into the body is made by polymerizing precursors in an aqueous solution to form a shape retaining solid matrix comprising viable cells, matrix polymer and reversible gel polymer. The solution contains a matrix polymer precursor, a reversible gel polymer precursor, and viable cells. The reversible gel polymer is dissolved and removed to yield an insoluble, porous matrix containing viable cells. The conditions and reagents are selected to maintain the viability of the cells. The invention is particularly suitable for artificial transplant matrix tissue containing pancreatic islet cells.
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Bell et al., "Reconstruction of a Thyroid Gland Equivalent from Cells and Matrix Materials", J. Exp. Zool., 232:277-285, (1984).
McHugh Yvonne E.
Voss Houston F.
Walthall Bennie J.
Cannon Alan W.
Hana Biologics, Inc.
Terlizzi Laura
Walker William B.
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