Abstract:
The disclosure relates to a method for the differentiation of stem cells to endothelial cells, vascular smooth muscle cells, fibroblasts and keratinocytes; their use in the production of a organotypic vascularized skin or mucosa model or composition; a method relating thereto; the use of the model or composition in the testing of pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic agents; and including therapeutic and cosmetic skin compositions developed or tested thereby.
Abstract:
The present application presents cell-instructing compositions rich in platelets derivatives, prepared by layer-by-layer assembling. These cell-instructing compositions may be incorporated in medical devices and be applied in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Abstract:
The present application presents cell-instructing compositions rich in platelets derivatives, prepared by layer-by-layer assembling. These cell-instructing compositions may be incorporated in medical devices and be applied in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
Abstract:
The invention provides for engineered intestinal construct and methods of making these constructs. The invention also provides for methods of treating short bowel syndrome or methods of repairing an intestine after resection comprising inserting an engineered intestinal construct into the intestine of a subject in need.
Abstract:
A microfabricated multi-tissue system for in vitro drug toxicity testing having a plurality of layers, each of which is formed of decellularized tissue extracellular matrix (ECM) including parenchymal cells and non-parenchymal cells attached thereto. Also disclosed is a method for producing a decellularized ECM paste, and methods for producing an ECM construct and a porous 3-D scaffold from the decellularized ECM paste.
Abstract:
Compositions are described that are suitable for implantation in a human and that contain a scaffold housing cells having an osteocytic phenotype and, attached to the scaffold, cartilage material containing a population of chondrocytes.
Abstract:
The invention relates to collagenous polypeptide films on which cells are cultivated. In particular the invention relates to such films that are used to treat wounds such as severe burns or physical or chemical injury. The invention also related to methods for producing such films.
Abstract:
This invention pertains to materials and methods relating to the biological fixation of one tissue type to another different tissue type, i.e., the fixation of cartilage to bone. A scaffold apparatus for osteochondral tissue engineering is described. The apparatus comprises regions of varying matrices which provide a functional interface between multiple tissue types. Further, a method for preparing the scaffold apparatus is provided. Methods for treating osteochondral tissue injury and cartilage degeneration using the scaffold apparatus are also described. In addition, a method for evaluating cellmediated and scaffold-related parameters of development and maintenance of multiple tissue zones in vitro is described.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses are provided for musculoskeletal tissue engineering. For example, a scaffold apparatus is provided which comprises microspheres of selected sizes and/or composition. The microspheres are layered to have a gradient of microsphere sizes and/or compositions. The scaffold provides a functional interface between multiple tissue types.