23 Jul Methods and reagents for tissue engineering of cartilage in vitro
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.
Year: 2006
Country: US
Doc No: 2006246041