TISSUE MATERIAL AND MUSCLE DERIVED MATRIX

摘要

The present invention relates generally to a tissue preparation including tissue cells and extracts thereof useful for promoting or facilitating the growth, development and differentiation of cells and tissues. More particularly, the present invention provides muscle-derived material comprising intact or extracted extracellular matrix and/or cells as well as cytokines, growth factors and other components. The muscle preparations of the present invention resemble basement membrane and are derived from cellular-based material. The muscle preparation may be used in vitro or in vivo as inter alia, a cellular scaffold in various tissue engineering applications and in other cell culture systems for nurturing and enriching a range of cell types including, but not limited to, precursor and stem cells such as pre-adipogenic cells. The muscle preparation is also useful as a base for creams, such as in the cosmetic and topical therapeutic industries and as a matrix or additive in the food industry.