Articles and methods for repairing damaged nervous tissue
AssigneeDrexel University
InventorsMargaret Wheatley, Justin Lathia, Mihir Shanbhag, Nicola Francis
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Abstract
The invention concerns substrates comprising a biocompatible gel and at least one of a plurality of cells, said cells being capable of producing at least one therapeutic agent. Other aspects of the invention concern methods of making such substrates and methods of repairing and regenerating damaged nervous tissue with the substrates.
Claims20
A substrate comprising biocompatible gel and at least one mesenchymal stem cell, neural progenitor cell, or genetically modified fibroblast.
A method of molding a solution comprising filling a mold with a solution of biocompatible gel and at least one mesenchymal stem cell, neural progenitor cell, or genetically modified fibroblast;
- and a cross-linking agent to produce a shaped body.
The use of a substrate comprising biocompatible gel and at least one mesenchymal stem cell, neural progenitor cell, or genetically modified fibroblast for the preparation of a medicament for the treatment of repairing damaged nervous tissue in an animal.
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