Plasma-derived fibrin-based matrices and tissue
Patent Number: 6787357
Date of First Priority Issue: Friday September 1st, 2000
Date Issued: Tuesday September 7th, 2004
Assignee: Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond, VA)
Inventors: Bowlin, Gary L. (Mechanicsville, VA); Wnek, Gary (Midlothian, VA); Simpson, David G. (Mechanicsville, VA); Lam, Philippe (Richmond, VA); Carr, Marcus E. (Midlothian, VA); Fillmore, Helen (Richmond, VA)
From Class: Administration
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This patent provides matrices that can be generated easily in GMP conditions, and can be administered in combination with various stem cells for therapeutic benefits. Cytokines and other growth factors may also be administered with the stem cells into the matrix to either induce local proliferation, or to chemoattract endogenous stem cells.
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