| abstract |
Methods of treating a patient having a disease or condition associated with IVD degeneration are provided. The method comprises administering cells obtained from human umbilical cord tissue, or administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising such cells or a pharmaceutical composition prepared from such cells and a hydrogel. In some embodiments, administering the cells facilitates repair and regeneration of the patient's degenerated IVD tissue. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions for use in the methods of the invention, as well as kits for performing the methods. |