Continuous matrix with osteoconductive particles dispersed therein, method of forming thereof, and method of regenerating bone therewith
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1. A composition comprising:
- a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer; and
particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix;
wherein the pores of the osteoconductive material have adsorbed therein a biocompatible material.
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Abstract
The present disclosure provides compositions useful in regeneration of connective tissue, particularly bone. The compositions comprise a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer and further comprise particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix. The composition can be provided in a dehydrated form. The disclosure further provides methods of preparing the composition in a clinically useful form, methods of using the composition in regenerating bone, and kits including the composition.
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1. A composition comprising:
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a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer; and particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix; wherein the pores of the osteoconductive material have adsorbed therein a biocompatible material. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A kit comprising:
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one or more containers containing a composition comprising a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer and particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix, wherein the pores of the osteoconductive material have adsorbed therein a biocompatible material; and an instruction set directed to a health care provider describing steps for administering the composition to a bone void in an amount effective for regenerating bone in the void.
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25. A composition comprising:
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a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer; and particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix; wherein the pores of the osteoconductive material have adsorbed therein a polypeptide that is the same polypeptide that is crosslinked with the second polymer.
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26. A composition comprising:
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a continuous matrix formed of a polypeptide crosslinked with a second polymer; and particles of a porous, osteoconductive material dispersed in the continuous matrix; wherein the pores of the osteoconductive material have adsorbed therein a biocompatible material, and one or more of the following conditions are met; the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material have an average diameter of about 1μ
m to about 3,000 μ
m;the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material have a mean pore diameter (volume) of about 100μ
m to about 450 μ
m;the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material have a mean pore diameter (area) of about 20μ
m to about 60μ
m;the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material have a porosity of about 35% or greater; the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material have a surface area of about 1m2/g or greater; the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material are amorphous with interconnecting pores; the particles of the porous, osteoconductive material and the continuous matrix are present in a dry weight ratio of about 90;
10 to about 50;
50;the composition is dehydrated.
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