Inventors:
Samuel E. Lynch - Franklin TN, US
Charles E. Hart - Brentwood TN, US
Michael G. Ehrlich - Providence RI, US
Douglas C. Moore - Barrington RI, US
Assignee:
BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. - Franklin TN
International Classification:
A61K 38/19, A61K 38/17
US Classification:
514 82, 514 167, 514 172, 424422, 424423, 424444, 424455
Abstract:
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for use in osteodistraction procedures. In one embodiment, a method of stimulating osteogenesis during and/or following bone distraction comprises providing a composition comprising a PDGF solution disposed in a biocompatible matrix and applying the composition to at least one site of bone distraction.