Abstract: Methods and compositions are described to regenerate cartilage in a partial thickness defect or area of reduced volume of articular cartilage comprising an infiltration suppressor agent and a columnar growth promoting agent.
Abstract: Methods and compositions comprising a bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) are described for stimulating uptake of serum glucose by peripheral cells and tissues, for treating type 1 or type 2 diabetes, for controlling exocrine pancreatic function, and for treating pancreatitis by an insulin-independent pathway.