This teaches novel ways of encapsulating cells so that the immune system of the host does not reject them.
This patent teaches the generation of cells with implantable biodegradable material through culture in vitro with materials of various compositions. The patent may be used for generation of artificial tissue, or for creating clusters of cells that may be implantable for treatment of disease. The patent is particularly aimed at inducing generation of chondrocytes ex vivo or in vitro for...
This patent provides compositions of matter for administration of cells and cytokines into a host. The compositions are various polymers that are biodegradable, but can serve as delivery systems.
This patent teaches the use of peptides that have the ability to home to specific tissues. Such homing peptides may be used to deliver drugs or therapeutic agents, as well as (conceptually) to administer activators of stem cells. The patent has 4 independent claims: - A lymph node homing peptide which is PTCAYGWCA (SEQ ID NO: 336). - A conjugate...
This patent covers a breast implant that eventually resorbs and is replaced by endogenous tissue. The patent has claims covering not only the use for cosmetic reasons, but also for administration of therapeutic agents.
This patent covers a device that can be implanted so as to protect the cells inside the device from immune mediated rejection. This is particularly useful for stem cell therapy and therapy with cells that are differentiated from stem cells because it would allow for the use of one cell source in all people. The device is also useful for transplantation of islet cells that are xenogeneic...
Disclosed is a matrix that is useful for administration of living stem cells particularly for treatment of bone or cartilage injuries. The matrix is comprised primarily of collagen II and is compatible with a variety of stem cell technologies. This patent is useful for numerous applications.
This patent covers and implantable system made of cells, genes, other agents, together wtih a device that elecronically stimulates the cells. Specifically, the patent has 1 independent claim which covers a method of repairing the patient's myocardium through administration of a "cell repopulating source" and an "electrical stimulation device".
This patent covers a method of administering beta cells in a matrix that allows for enhanced viability, as well as insulin production.
This patent covers a method of generating viruses that are useful for transfection in living beings. Specifically the viral approaches can be used to target bone marrow stem cells.