A61L27/46

ANHYDROUS BIOCOMPATIBLE COMPOSITE MATERIALS

The invention is directed to biocompatible composite materials for medical applications such as tissue regeneration. In particular, the present invention is directed to biocompatible composite materials that may be used for the treatment of lost bone or bone defects. According to the invention there is provided an anhydrous biocompatible composite material comprising a biodegradable polymeric material and a granular synthetic material, wherein the polymeric material essentially consists of at least one block copolymer that comprises at least one hydrophilic block and at least one hydrophobic block.

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED DRUG RELEASE FROM A TISSUE

A composition, comprising a hydrogel matrix and microparticles within said matrix, said matrix comprising a cross-linkable protein and a cross-linking agent, wherein said cross-linking agent is able to cross-link said cross-linkable protein, wherein said microparticles comprise a drug.

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLED DRUG RELEASE FROM A TISSUE

A composition, comprising a hydrogel matrix and microparticles within said matrix, said matrix comprising a cross-linkable protein and a cross-linking agent, wherein said cross-linking agent is able to cross-link said cross-linkable protein, wherein said microparticles comprise a drug.

STEM CELLS AND DEVICES FOR BONE REGENERATION
20200276361 · 2020-09-03 ·

This invention relates to a bone regeneration product comprising at least one stem cell, at least one scaffold, and at least one stem cell. The stem cells suitable for this invention may comprise stem cells suitable for a dense bone regeneration, stem cells suitable for a spongy bone regeneration, or a combination thereof. The bone regeneration product may further comprise a growth factor. This invention also relates to a bone regeneration method and treatment of any bone that has a critical size defect. This invention also relates to a scaffold. This invention further relates to a 3D printed scaffold comprising hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP). This invention also relates to a scaffold comprising a polymer. The polymer of this invention may be prepared by using photocurable polymers and/or monomers. The scaffold of this invention may comprise a growth factor and a small molecule. The small molecule N may be a Smurf1 inhibitor.

STEM CELLS AND DEVICES FOR BONE REGENERATION
20200276361 · 2020-09-03 ·

This invention relates to a bone regeneration product comprising at least one stem cell, at least one scaffold, and at least one stem cell. The stem cells suitable for this invention may comprise stem cells suitable for a dense bone regeneration, stem cells suitable for a spongy bone regeneration, or a combination thereof. The bone regeneration product may further comprise a growth factor. This invention also relates to a bone regeneration method and treatment of any bone that has a critical size defect. This invention also relates to a scaffold. This invention further relates to a 3D printed scaffold comprising hydroxyapatite (HA) and tricalcium phosphate (TCP). This invention also relates to a scaffold comprising a polymer. The polymer of this invention may be prepared by using photocurable polymers and/or monomers. The scaffold of this invention may comprise a growth factor and a small molecule. The small molecule N may be a Smurf1 inhibitor.

BIODEGRADABLE PIEZOELECTRIC NANOFIBER SCAFFOLD FOR BONE OR TISSUE REGENERATION
20200276018 · 2020-09-03 ·

A scaffold comprised of a plurality of PLLA layers, which may include stem cells, for regenerating bone or tissue. The PLLA layers are separated by a plurality of hydrogel layers. The PLLA layers comprise a nanofiber mesh having a piezoelectric constant to apply an electrical charge to the bone or tissue upon application of ultrasound energy.

BIODEGRADABLE PIEZOELECTRIC NANOFIBER SCAFFOLD FOR BONE OR TISSUE REGENERATION
20200276018 · 2020-09-03 ·

A scaffold comprised of a plurality of PLLA layers, which may include stem cells, for regenerating bone or tissue. The PLLA layers are separated by a plurality of hydrogel layers. The PLLA layers comprise a nanofiber mesh having a piezoelectric constant to apply an electrical charge to the bone or tissue upon application of ultrasound energy.

Injectable, flexible hydroxyapatite-silk foams for osteochondral and dental repair

The present invention provides, among other things, a silk ceramic material having enzymatically cross-linked amino acid side chains to generate injectable and flexible foam ceramics. Provided are compositions and methods of producing soft, flexible ceramic foam with silk polymeric crosslinking to serve as binders. Materials have applications in osteochondral and dental replacement and repair.

Injectable, flexible hydroxyapatite-silk foams for osteochondral and dental repair

The present invention provides, among other things, a silk ceramic material having enzymatically cross-linked amino acid side chains to generate injectable and flexible foam ceramics. Provided are compositions and methods of producing soft, flexible ceramic foam with silk polymeric crosslinking to serve as binders. Materials have applications in osteochondral and dental replacement and repair.

Injectable, flexible hydroxyapatite-silk foams for osteochondral and dental repair

The present invention provides, among other things, a silk ceramic material having enzymatically cross-linked amino acid side chains to generate injectable and flexible foam ceramics. Provided are compositions and methods of producing soft, flexible ceramic foam with silk polymeric crosslinking to serve as binders. Materials have applications in osteochondral and dental replacement and repair.