abstract |
The present invention provides methods and compositions useful for the regeneration of damaged, defective and / or degenerated tissues in humans and animals. A cell-free, bioabsorbable tissue regeneration matrix is provided, which is produced by incubating for a period of time sufficient for the matrix to form a product derived from cell-free blood. Also provided are methods of making such matrices and methods of using such matrices for regeneration of damaged, defective and / or degenerated tissue. In certain embodiments, the methods and compositions of the invention are useful for the treatment of damaged, defective and / or degenerated neural tissue. [Selection figure] None |