Dr. William M Kuzon, Ann Arbor MI - MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Specialties:
Plastic Surgery
Address:
University of Michigan Plastic Surgery 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor 48105 (734) 998-6022 (Phone)
Certifications:
Plastic Surgery, 1994
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
University of Michigan Plastic Surgery 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor 48105 University of Michigan Health System 1500 East Medical Center Dr SPC 5474, Ann Arbor 48109
Education:
Medical School University Of Rochester School Of Medicine and Dentistry Graduated: 1981 University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center Braddock University Of Toronto
William Kuzon, Ann Arbor MI
Specialties:
Plastic Surgery, Surgery
Work:
Va Ann Arbor Healthcare System 2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105University of Michigan Medical School 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Education:
University of Rochester(1981)
William M Kuzon, Ann Arbor MI
Specialties:
Plastic Surgeon
Address:
24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 1150 W Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Education:
Doctor of Medicine
Board certifications:
American Board of Plastic Surgery Certification in Plastic Surgery
Mammalian Muscle Construct And Method For Producing Same
US Patent:
6207451, Mar 27, 2001
Filed:
Sep 15, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/153721
Inventors:
Robert G. Dennis - Ann Arbor MI Paul Kosnik - Bay City MI William M. Kuzon - Ann Arbor MI John A. Faulkner - Ann Arbor MI
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor MI
International Classification:
C12N5/00
US Classification:
435325
Abstract:
A mammalian muscle construct and a method for producing the construct are provided. The mammalian muscle construct includes a substrate and a plurality of separate anchors secured to the substrate. Myogenic precursor cells are provided on the substrate with at least some of the cells in contact with the anchors. The myogenic precursor cells are cultured in vitro under conditions to allow the cells to become confluent between the anchors. The anchors are receptive to the cells and allow the cells to attach thereto, such that placement of the anchors controls the size and shape of the muscle construct formed. Specifically, the anchors include separate fragments of biocompatible material secured to the substrate, wherein cell adhesion molecules are associated with each fragment to facilitate attachment of the precursor cells to the fragment.