Patent ID: 8354119
Filing Date: 2013-01-15
Classification: A61K,A61L,A61P

Abstract:
1. A resorbable extracellular matrix for reconstruction of cartilage tissue, said matrix comprising collagen material comprising a mixture of collagen I and collagen II in a respective ratio of from 1:19 up to 25:75, wherein said matrix is prepared by mixing a slurry of collagen I and a slurry of collagen II to form a mixed slurry of collagen I and collagen II in said respective ratio, and drying said mixture, wherein said mixture is partially cross-linked by UV irradiation, or said mixture is partially cross-linked by heating said mixture to a temperature of at least about 100° C. and up to about 140° C., wherein said mixture is partially cross-linked over a time period of from about 30 minutes up to about 8 hours.