Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biology and medicine, and more specifically, to the field of stem-cell biology, involving producing or generating melanocytes from stem-cells and precursors derived from human hair root. Additionally, the present invention relates to the materials and method for producing autografts, homografts or allografts comprising melanocytes in general, as well as the materials and methods for producing autografts, homografts and allografts comprising melanocytes for the treatment of diseases related to depigmentation of the skin and for the treatment of scars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biology and medicine, and more specifically, to the field of stem-cell biology, involving producing or generating melanocytes from stem-cells and precursors derived from human hair root. Additionally, the present invention relates to the materials and method for producing autografts, homografts or allografts comprising melanocytes in general, as well as the materials and methods for producing autografts, homografts and allografts comprising melanocytes for the treatment of diseases related to depigmentation of the skin and for the treatment of scars.

Abstract: A block copolymer containing a) a hydrophobic biodegradable polymer, b) a hydrophilic polymer and c) at least one reactive group for covalent binding of a surface-modifying substance d) to the hydrophilic polymer b) is disclosed. Shaped bodies are formed to consist of the block copolymer and are utilized as carriers for tissue culture and active substances and for controlled release and targeted administration of active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer containing: a) hydrophobic biodegradable polymer; b) a hydrophilic polymer and c) at least one reactive group for covalent binding of a surface-modifying substance d) to the hydrophilic polymer b). The invention relates to shaped bodies consisting of the block copolymer and to their utilization, particularly as carriers for tissue culture and active substances and for controlled release and targeted administration of active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer containing: a) hydrophobic biodegradable polymer; b) a hydrophilic polymer and c) at least one reactive group for covalent binding of a surface-modifying substance d) to the hydrophilic polymer b). The invention relates to shaped bodies consisting of the block copolymer and to their utilization, particularly as carriers for tissue culture and active substances and for controlled release and targeted administration of active substances.

Abstract: The invention relates to a block copolymer containing: a) hydrophobic biodegradable polymer; b) a hydrophilic polymer and c) at least one reactive group for covalent binding of a surface-modifying substance d) to the hydrophilic polymer b). The invention relates to shaped bodies consisting of the block copolymer and to their utilization, particularly as carriers for tissue culture and active substances and for controlled release and targeted administration of active substances.

Abstract: The present invention makes available an optimal concentration of a hedgehog polypeptide for modulating growth and/or cartilage production by chondrocytes. The present invention allows for improvements in the culturing of chondrocytes to develop cartilaginous tissue ex vivo suitable for implantation to replace damaged or deteriorated cartilage in a patient.