Abstract: Compositions and methods of using tissue engineered blood vessels to repair and regenerate blood vessels of patients with vascular disease are disclosed.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulate may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The present invention further provides a combination of galvanic particulates with an aqueous gel, a method of making this combination, and a method of treatment using this combination. The devices and compositions may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, tissue regeneration promoting, and pain reduction or elimination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to trans-capsularly administering into a diseased joint an inhibitor of p38 MAP kinase or a different therapeutic agent.

Abstract: We have disclosed affinity peptides toward BMP-2. More specifically we have disclosed an affinity biomatrix where the affinity peptide is covalently attached to a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer. The affinity biomatrix is useful in preparing controlled release devices for BMP-2.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulate may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The present invention further provides a combination of galvanic particulates with an aqueous gel, a method of making this combination, and a method of treatment using this combination. The devices and compositions may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, tissue regeneration promoting, and pain reduction or elimination.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulates may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The present invention further provides a combination of galvanic particulates with an aqueous gel, a method of making this combination, and a method of treatment using this combination. The devices and compositions may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, tissue regeneration promoting, and pain reduction or elimination.

Abstract: The invention is a method for the treatment of mammalian articular cartilage disorders, inflammatory joint disease, trauma-related cartilage injuries, and degenerative disc disease. The method involves treating the affected area with a composition containing a therapeutically effective dose of Centella extract. The composition is delivered locally by parenteral administration to the affected site.

Abstract: We have disclosed affinity peptides toward BMP-2. More specifically we have disclosed an affinity biomatrix where the affinity peptide is covalently attached to a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer. The affinity biomatrix is useful in preparing controlled release devices for BMP-2.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods of treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In particular, the invention provides for methods of treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis by administering umbilical cord tissue-derived cells, an effective amount of a substantially homogenous population of umbilical cord tissue-derived cells or a pharmaceutical composition comprising umbilical cord tissue-derived cells to a patient.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using tissue engineered blood vessels to repair and regenerate blood vessels of patients with vascular disease are disclosed.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices having galvanic particulates are disclosed. The particulates may be coated onto at least part of a surface of the medical device. In addition, the galvanic particulates may be contained in the material used to manufacture the antimicrobial medical devices, or may be embedded into the surface of the medical devices. The present invention also provides novel coating methods and processing methods. The devices may have advantageous characteristics and effects including anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, and tissue regeneration promoting. The medical devices may be used as bone implants.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of using tissue engineered blood vessels to repair and regenerate blood vessels of patients with vascular disease are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, formulations and kits for administering a p38 MAP kinase inhibitor or other therapeutic agent into an intervertebral disc, such as a diseased disc, for example, for purposes of prevention and treatment of degenerative and other disorders.

Abstract: The present invention relates to trans-capsularly administering into a diseased joint an inhibitor of p38 MAP kinase or a different therapeutic agent.

Abstract: Combination therapies of drugs and biologics for treatment of acute and chronic organ degeneration are disclosed. More specifically, the use of morphogens, stem cells, and anti-inflammatories or inhibitors for the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) for the treatment of acute and chronic renal disease is disclosed.

Abstract: Biocompatible tissue repair implant devices and their methods of use are provided for repairing a diseased kidney tissue. The present invention relates to methods of removing a portion of kidney tissue from a host or donor, mincing it, placing it on a bioresorbable scaffold, and implanting the scaffold into a defect site in a kidney of a host or patient for use in the treatment of degenerative kidney diseases. The compositions and methods provide a pluripotent milieu for the de-novo generation of renal tubular structures in the replacement of diseased kidney tissue. The processes and devices are useful in the treatment of medical conditions and diseases relating to the kidneys such as trauma, necrosis, and both acute and chronic forms of renal failure.

Abstract: The invention is a method for the treatment of mammalian articular cartilage disorders, inflammatory joint disease, trauma-related cartilage injuries, and degenerative disc disease. The method involves treating the affected area with a composition containing a therapeutically effective dose of Centella extract. The composition is delivered locally by parenteral administration to the affected site.