Tissue engineering involves taking either autologous, allogeneic or xenogeneic cells and redirecting those cells to carry out fundamental processes. Often the researcher will use a biomaterial matrix and seed the cells into this matrix. The redirection may take the form of stimulating the cells to become stem cells or precursor cells, or it may mean [...]
New medical technologies represented in specific companies recently added (September 2008) to the Medtech Startups Database:
Recombinant proteins and cells for intervertebral disc cell regeneration
Non-hydrogel polymer used to stimulate tissue growth in dental/orthopedic applications
Biomaterials and biologics for repair of bone and cartilage
Portable endoscopic imaging
Device treatments for restless leg syndrome (RLS)
Disposable steerable surgical instrumentation for arthroscopy
Technologies to [...]