COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF PROMOTING HARD TISSUE HEALING

摘要

Osteoprogenitor cells encapsulated in alginate and alternatively, additionally encapsulated in polylysine and/or agarose promote regeneration of bone at the site of implantation. The present invention provides a composition comprising osteoprogenitor cells embedded or encapsulated in alginate and the use of said microcapsules for the facilitation of bone regeneration.