Methods and compositions for bone and cartilage repair
AssigneeCIMTECH Pty Limited
InventorsGraham Matheson, William Walsh
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Abstract
Biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L. and compositions containing the extract are described. Therapeutic uses of the extract and compositions include promoting healing of bone and cartilage injuries and also the promotion of bone and cartilage formation.
Claims19
A biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L., wherein the extract is prepared using and/or comprises a plant based oil.
A method for promoting the formation, repair or regeneration of bone or cartilage in a subject in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of
- (a) a composition comprising a biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L., wherein the extract is prepared using and/or comprises a plant based oil, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents and/or excipients, or
- (b) osteoblasts, osteoblastic progenitor cells, or bone segments or fragments cultured in the presence of the composition (a).
A method for treating a bone or cartilage injury, defect or disease in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of
- (a) a biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L., wherein the extract is prepared using and/or comprises a plant based oil,
- (b) a composition comprising a biologically active extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus L., wherein the extract is prepared using and/or comprises a plant based oil, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, diluents and/or excipients, or
- (c) osteoblasts, osteoblastic progenitor cells, or bone segments or fragments cultured in the presence of the extract (a) or the composition (b).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.