| abstract |
A composition comprising bone marrow cells (BMC) and demineralized bone matrix (DBM) and/or mineralized bone matrix (MBM) and optionally comprising bone morphogenetic protein/s (BMP) and/or other active agents, particularly for use in the transplantation of mesenchymal progenitor cells into a joint and/or a cranio-facial-maxillary bone, for restoring and/or enhancing the formation of a new hyaline cartilage and subchondral bone structure. The composition of the invention and method of treatment employing the same may be used for the treatment of hereditary or acquired bone disorders, hereditary or acquired cartilage disorders, malignant bone or cartilage disorders, metabolic bone diseases, bone infections, conditions involving bone or cartilage deformities and Paget's disease. The composition and method may further be used for the correction of complex fractures, bone replacement and formation of new bone in plastic or sexual surgery, for support of implants of joints, cranio-facial-maxillary bones, or other musculoskeletal implants, including artificial implants. The method of the invention may further be used for treating damaged joints or degenerative arthropathy associated with malformation and/or dysfunction of cartilage and/or subchondral bone. A kit is provided for performing transplantation into a joint or a cranio-facial-maxillary bone of a mammal of the composition of the invention. |