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Angiogenic factor methods of extraction and method for producing angiogenesis

Assignee: Boston University
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Filing: 1984-08-20
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2004-08-20
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Abstract

Abstract A novel angiogenic composition obtained from the omentum is provided which acts as a potent and effective factor for blood perfusion enhancement and for the development of new blood vessels in an organized structural network in living tissues. The angiogenic composition is a lipid or lipids, essentially protein-free as extracted from the omentum using organic solvents. This composition can then be injected to target to a site where new blood vessel formation, or blood perfusion enhancement is required. This material can be used to heal various damaged tissues including bone and heart.

Inventors

  • 👤 Nicholas Catsimpoolas
  • 👤 Harry S. Goldsmith

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-02 18:02
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K38/00; A61K35/00; A61K35/12; A61K35/37; A61K31/00

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim 63 words
A partially purified essentially non-protein angiogenic composition obtained from mammalian omenta by extraction with a solvent comprising at least one organic solvent and characterized by being a heterogeneous lipid containing fraction possessing systemic angiogenic or blood flow enhancement activity for mammalian tissues or organs wherein the systemic activity targets to a damaged, insufficient or abnormal vascular component of the mammalian tissue or organ.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 63 words
A partially purified essentially non-protein angiogenic composition obtained from mammalian omenta by extraction with a solvent comprising at least one organic solvent and characterized by being a heterogeneous lipid containing fraction possessing systemic angiogenic or blood flow enhancement activity for mammalian tissues or organs wherein the systemic activity targets to a damaged, insufficient or abnormal vascular component of the mammalian tissue or organ.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 10 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein the solvent is chloroform-methane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 16 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein angiogenic activity is determined according to the rabbit cornea test.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 24 words
The composition of claim 1 wherein systemic targeting angiogenic or blood flow enhancement activity is determined according to a radioactive cat leg neovascularization test.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 9 words
The composition comprising the active subfraction of claim 1.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 37 words
The active subfraction of claim 5 in combination with the inactive fraction obtained when mammalian omenta is extracted with at least one organic solvent and wherein systemic targeting of angiogenic or blood flow enhancement activity is improved.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 65 words
The angiogenically active composition of claims 1, 5, 6 for angiogenic or blood flow enhancement formulated for maintenance of mammalian organs or tissues in culture, or healing of, or acceleration of healing of: wounds, ulcers, muscle tissue, burns, bone fractures or breaks, myocardial infarcts, damage due to strokes, cerebral arterial insufficiency, coronary occlusions, restricted blood flow, damaged blood vessels, or diminished blood flow to extremities.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 28 words
Method for neovascularization or blood flow enhancement of mammalian tissue which comprises treating a mammalian subject with vascular damage or insufficiency with the angiogenic composition of claim 1.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 63 words
Method of claim 8 wherein the neovascularization or blood flow enhancement of mammalian tissues comprises maintenance of mammalian tissues or organs in culture, or healing of, or acceleration of healing of: wounds, ulcers, muscle tissue, burns, bone fractures or breaks, myocardial infarcts, damage due to strokes, cerebral arterial insufficiency, coronary occlusions, restricted blood flow, damaged blood vessels, or diminished blood flow to extremities.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 70 words
Method for obtaining a composition active in systemic targeting angiogenesis or blood flow enhancement from mammalian omenta which comprises: (a) separating an omental homogenate into several layers which comprise a protein-containing layer and a lipid-enriched layer, and (b) extracting the omental lipid-enriched layer with a solvent comprising at least one organic solvent wherein there is obtained an essentially non-protein lipid fraction active in systemic targeting angiogenesis or blood flow enhancement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 70 words
Method for obtaining a composition active in systemic targeting angiogenesis or blood flow enhancement from mammalian omenta which comprises: (a) separating an omental homogenate into several layers which comprise a protein-containing layer and a lipid-enriched layer, and (b) extracting the omental lipid-enriched layer with a solvent comprising at least one organic solvent wherein there is obtained an essentially non-protein lipid fraction active in systemic targeting angiogenesis or blood flow enhancement.

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