Soft tissue devices and methods of use
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1. A soft tissue device, comprising, a cellular composition formed into a shape suitable for implantation.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to devices for repair, replacement or augmentation of soft tissues in an organism. The devices comprise cellular compositions comprising cells and preferably, structural proteins such as collagen or elastin. The devices can also be used in methods for testing the effects of agents on soft tissues.
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- 1. A soft tissue device, comprising, a cellular composition formed into a shape suitable for implantation.
- 8. A method of repair of soft tissue, comprising, implanting a soft tissue device comprising a cellular composition formed into a shape suitable for implantation.
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15. A method for determining activity of agents, comprising,
a) providing a soft tissue device comprising a cellular composition formed into a shape suitable for implantation, b) adding at least one agent and c) determining an effect on the soft tissue device.
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