Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for treating structures of the vertebral column, including vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, a method for promoting bone formation in a vertebral body comprising providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution and a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one vertebral body. Promoting bone formation in a vertebral body, according to some embodiments, can increase bone volume, mass, and/or density leading to an increase in mechanical strength of the vertebral body treated with a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides improved compositions comprising a solution of a platelet-derived growth factor and a biocompatible matrix that are useful for bone fusion procedures, such as spine fusion procedures. The compositions advantageously comprise a the PDGF solution and biocompatible matrix in about a 2:1 volume to weight (mL:g) ratio such that the compositions can be readily applied to a site of bone fusion using a syringe or cannula. In particular embodiments, the composition is useful in conjunction with a spine fusion cage in a spine fusion procedure. The present disclosure also provides methods of performing fusion procedures, such as spine fusion, and kits for fusion procedures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for treating structures of the vertebral column, including vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, a method for promoting bone formation in a vertebral body comprising providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution and a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one vertebral body. Promoting bone formation in a vertebral body, according to some embodiments, can increase bone volume, mass, and/or density leading to an increase in mechanical strength of the vertebral body treated with a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for treating structures of the vertebral column, including vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, a method for promoting bone formation in a vertebral body comprising providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution and a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one vertebral body. Promoting bone formation in a vertebral body, according to some embodiments, can increase bone volume, mass, and/or density leading to an increase in mechanical strength of the vertebral body treated with a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: The invention features bone grafts (such as bone allografts) with reduced protease activity. These bone grafts are useful, for example, in conjunction with a polypeptide of interest (such as platelet derived growth factor) for treating, stabilizing, preventing, and/or delaying a bone, periodontium, ligament, cartilage, or tendon condition in an individual (such as a human). Additionally, the invention provides methods of measuring the protease activity associated with a bone graft, reducing the level of protease activity associated with a bone graft, selecting a bone graft with an acceptable level of protease activity, and methods of administering a bone graft and a polypeptide of interest to an individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods useful for treating structures of the vertebral column, including vertebral bodies. In one embodiment, a method for promoting bone formation in a vertebral body comprising providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution and a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one vertebral body. Promoting bone formation in a vertebral body, according to some embodiments, can increase bone volume, mass, and/or density leading to an increase in mechanical strength of the vertebral body treated with a composition of the present invention.