Methods of treating cartilage defects
OwnerDavid C. Rueger, Robyn Kildeyinventors
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods of repairing and regenerating cartilage tissue by administering into the cartilage or the area surrounding the cartilage a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a morphogenic protein.
Claims53
A method of repairing a cartilage defect in a patient comprising the step of administering into the cartilage or into the area surrounding the cartilage a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a morphogenic protein.
A method of regenerating or producing cartilage in a patient comprising the step of administering into the cartilage or the area surrounding the cartilage a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a morphogenic protein.
A method of promoting cartilage growth or accelerating cartilage formation in a patient comprising the step of administering into the cartilage or into the area surrounding the cartilage a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a morphogenic protein.
A method of preventing cartilage degradation or treating cartilage injury or degenerative disease or disorder in a patient comprising the step of administering into the cartilage or into the area surrounding the cartilage a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of a morphogenic protein.
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