Patents Assigned to UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF TH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
  • BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYMER AND MAGNESIUM FOR REGENERATION OF ARTICULAR SURFACES IN THE TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
    Publication number: 20210275725
    Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable, biocompatible materials to promote regeneration of articular surfaces in the temporomandibular joint and, more particularly, to biomaterials and methods for facilitating fibrochondrocyte and chondrocyte growth in in-vitro and in-vivo environments. The materials include magnesium in solid form and polymer. The materials are effective to grow and regenerate fibrochondrocyte and chondrocyte cells, and restore bone cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH-OF TH COMMONWEALTH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION
    Inventors: Alejandro Almarza, Adam Chin, Juan Taboas, Yadong Wang