The present invention addresses the problem of providing, by a method in which an expensive manufacturing apparatus is not required, an implant material having osteoconductivity superior to that of an implant material containing an aromatic polyether ketone. The present invention pertains to: said method including immersing an aromatic polyether ketone in a strong base solution in the absence of a calcium ion, and immersing an aromatic polyether ketone, which is obtained by the immersing, in a liquid containing a phosphorus-containing compound; and an implant material obtained by said method.

The present invention describes a composition comprising a mixture of human foetal keratinocyte cells and human foetal fibroblast cells, the ratio between said keratinocyte and fibroblast cells ranging from 0.75 to 2.5, preferably being 1:1 or 7:3. This composition is advantageously included in a bandage, said bandage preferably being sterile and packaged in a container impermeable to microorganisms. The present invention finally concerns the use of this composition as a drug, in particular for treating a skin defect (wound, burn or ulcer).

The inventive subject matter provides compositions and methods for transiently or permanently treating or managing an injury. Contemplated compositions are polymerizable in situ over short time periods, even in the presence of blood, without undue exothermic heat. Contemplated compositions may further comprise an anesthetic, an antiseptic, an adhesion promoter, and/or a vasoconstrictor.

An attachment device for connecting a medical device to biological tissue of a subject includes a biocompatible scaffold including photoactive crosslinking agent and a photoactive dye to facilitate crosslinking of the scaffold with biological tissue of a subject when light is directed onto the scaffold. A conformable cover for a medical device made from the biocompatible scaffold includes strain crystallised, filaments which change shape at a predetermined temperature to conform the cover to an outer shape of the medical device. The conformable cover can be attached to biological tissue.

The present inventors have clarified that activin has an activity of promoting the proliferation of MSCs and an activity of promoting the regeneration of meniscus or cartilaginous tissue without affecting differentiation multipotency. Further, the present inventors have also found that the use of activin makes it possible to treat and prevent meniscus damage or cartilage disorders, including suppression of degenerative degeneration of cartilage and pain.

Provided herein are constructs of micro-aggregate multicellular, minimally polarized grafts containing Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein coupled Receptor (LGR) expressing cells for wound therapy applications, tissue engineering, cell therapy applications, regenerative medicine applications, medical/therapeutic applications, tissue healing applications, immune therapy applications, and tissue transplant therapy applications which preferably are associated with a delivery vector/substrate/support/scaffold for direct application.

An implantable therapy delivery device that includes a porous pouch and a cell encapsulation device configured to fit inside the porous pouch. The porous pouch may include a bio-absorbable material and/or a vascularization promotor, and the porous pouch may be packaged separately from the cell encapsulation device.

The present invention relates to a novel composition based on ABA triblock copolymers comprising two styrene thermoplastic end blocks A and a central elastomeric block B which is a saturated olefin, comprising at least one resin chosen from the aromatic resins, that can be used in particular for producing an interface dressing with reinforcement, with a support or which is self-supported, preferably self-supported. The present invention relates to a self-supported interface dressing which can be easily handled since it has good tear strength.

Allograft biomaterials, implants made therefrom, methods of making the biomaterial and implants, methods of promoting cartilage, tissue, bone or wound healing in a mammal by administering the biomaterial or implant to the mammal, and kits that include such biomaterials, implants, or components thereof. For example, the allograft may include viable cells, for example, which were native to intervertebral discs and/or umbilical cords that the allograft was derived from.

A pharmaceutical composition capable of forming free burst release effect in-situ forming implant useful for injection inside bone injuries without surgery is provided. This pharmaceutical composition includes; biodegradable polymer, selective estrogen receptor modulator, organic solvent and liquid lipid, solidifies upon contacting with the surrounding medium and form solid implant with compact framework by in-situ phase separation method to deliver the selective estrogen receptor modulator. This compact framework restores the porous structure of the implant by time which is essential in promoting bone healing.