RAPID PREPARATION OF STEM CELL MATRICES FOR USE IN TISSUE AND ORGAN TREATMENT AND REPAIR
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A rapid method for preparing stem cell and physiologically acceptable matrix compositions for use in tissue and organ repair is described. Compared with previous tissue engineering materials, the stem cell-matrix compositions of the present invention do not require long-term incubation or cultivation in vitro prior to use in in vivo applications. The stem cells can be from numerous sources and may be homogeneous, heterogeneous, autologous, and/or allogeneic in the matrix material. The stem cell-matrix compositions provide point of service utility for the practitioner, wherein the stem cells and matrix can be combined not long before use, thereby alleviating costly and lengthy manufacturing procedures. In addition, the stem cells offer unique structural properties to the matrix composition which improves outcome and healing after use. Use of stem cells obtained from muscle affords contractility to the matrix composition.
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28. A method of repairing or healing a wound in which skin is damaged comprising:
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a) admixing a preparation comprising muscle-derived progenitor cells with a physiologically acceptable matrix material to form a stem cell matrix dressing; and b) incubating the stem cell matrix dressing in vitro for less than about 12 hours prior to use in dressing a wound in which the skin is damaged; and c) dressing said wound in which the skin is damaged with the stem cell matrix, thereby repairing or healing said wound. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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