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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2014
Filed:
Feb. 09, 2012
Mark F. Pittenger, Severna Park, MD (US);
Stephen L. Gordon, Columbia, MD (US);
Alastair Morgan Mackay, Towson, MD (US);
Mark F. Pittenger, Severna Park, MD (US);
Stephen L. Gordon, Columbia, MD (US);
Alastair Morgan Mackay, Towson, MD (US);
Mesoblast International Sarl, , CH;
Abstract
Disclosed are compositions and methods for repairing and/or regenerating cardiac tissue by administering adult bone marrow-derived stem cells to an individual. These cells can be administered as a liquid injectible or as a preparation of cells in a matrix which is or becomes solid or semi-solid. The cells can be genetically modified to enhance myocardial differentiation and integration. Also disclosed is a method for replacing cells ex vivo in a heart valve for implantation.