Functionalized artificial bone and joint compositions and methods of use and manufacture

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APP PUB NO 20070224678A1
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11728250

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The present invention provides a functionalized ceramic body for in vitro and in vivo use comprising a calcium aluminate containing phase that is functionalized with a linker group comprising at least one of an organic acid molecule, a phosphonic acid, an amine, and N,N-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide for providing a reactive location for the attachment of at least one of another chemical moiety or a biologically active moiety to the ceramic body. Functionalized compositions are provided comprising a calcium aluminate containing phase that is functionalized with the linker group. Methods of manufacturing a functionalized artificial prosthesis that may be used as artificial bones, joints, in-vitro support structures, and in-vivo support structures for cells, tissues, organs, and nerve growth and regeneration are disclosed.

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WESTMORELAND ADVANCED MATERIALS LLC110 RIVERVIEW DRIVE RIVERVIEW INDUSTRIAL PARK MONESSEN PA 15602-1067
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT600 FORBES AVENUE PITTSBURGH PA 15282

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Gawalt, Ellen S Pittsburgh, PA 10 102
McGowan, Kenneth A Harrison City, PA 15 31

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