MD05

MD05 has two components: the recombinant growth factor, rhGDF-5, a naturally occurring human protein that acts by promoting the growth of bone and the inorganic carrier, beta-Tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP). Beta-TCP is a synthetic calcium phosphate biomaterial, which acts as a scaffold and space maintainer for new bone ingrowth. It is a well accepted biomaterial for bone augmentation in dentistry and orthopaedic surgery such as e.g. spinal fusion. Growth factor and carrier material are combined by Scil’s proprietary technology, which allows for a homogeneous distribution of the growth factor on the carrier and maintenance of structure and function of the protein and avoidance of its aggregation.