4 results about "Cartilage formation" patented technology

Compositions and methods for improving chondrogenesis, or treating osteoarthritis, or treating joint degradation or treating an osteochondral defect in a subject.

The present invention discloses the use of Avn Anthramides C (Avn C) as an inducer of chondrocytic differentiation in Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs), providing a promising approach for regenerative cartilage therapy. By employing Avn C treatment, MSCs exhibit enhanced chondrocytic differentiation and elevated expression of key specific chondrogenic extracellular matrix (ECM) factors, notably Collagen Type II (COL2A1). Furthermore, when Avn C is used in combination with Chondroitin Sulfate (CS), a synergistic effect is observed, leading to upregulation of the transcriptional activity state of SOX9, a key regulator of chondrogenesis. The disclosed invention shows significant improvements in mRNA gene expression (ACAN, LRP1, SOX9), cellular protein levels (COL2A1, SOX9, LRP1), and functional outcomes, as evidenced by the secretion of extracellular matrix proteins (FSTL-1, BGH3, CO1A1, CO1A2, and CO3A1).

This disclosure contemplates methods of improving the growth of damaged cartilage. In certain embodiment, this disclosure relates to methods performing microfracture and applying components reported herein to provide marrow stimulation with improved cartilage regeneration. In certain embodiments, compositions and materials comprise fasudil optionally in combination with thrombin, aprotinin, and transforming growth factor-beta.

Pharmaceutical and / or cosmetic formulations containing artificial peptides and their medical uses are described, the artificial peptides being characterized by proline sequences that are ubiquitous in key stromal cell proteins involved in wound healing, bone and cartilage formation, and the maintenance of connective tissue in all vertebrates. This invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation in gel form, comprising a. a substance comprising Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Y-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-X-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Y-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Pro-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Pro-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-X ... Artificial peptides comprising the amino acid sequence of NO:1) and / or artificial peptides comprising or composed of the amino acid sequence Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-X-Pro-Y-Y-Pro-X-Pro-X-Pro-Pro (SEQ ID NO:2), wherein i) Pro is proline; ii) X is an amino acid selected from Ala, Ile, Leu, Met, Phe, Trp and Val; iii) Y is an amino acid selected from Asn, Cys, Gln, Ser, Thr and Tyr; b. cross-linked hyaluronic acid fibers (HA-XL) and c. linear hyaluronic acid fibers (HA).