Abstract: The invention relates to a cell preparation for therapeutic and/or cosmetic use in humans and/or animals, containing: a) human or animal cells, which; b) had been cultured while using a substance or substance mixtures that activates) CD44 expression of these cells, and which present an increased CD44 expression of these cells.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination preparation comprising an active agent A from the group hyaluronic acid, the salts and fragments thereof, at least one active agent B from the group of local anaesthetics and derivatives thereof and also if necessary further additives. These combination preparations are used for the medical treatment of degenerative and traumatic diseases of all joints, for the treatment of articular cartilage and cartilage bone defects and also meniscus and intervertebral disc lesions, such as e.g. arthrosis, articular rheumatism, osteochondritis dissecans, flake fractures, meniscus lesions and for the treatment of skin and mucous membrane changes, also from cosmetic aspects.