Use of self-assembling polypeptides as tissue adhesives
US10478520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/606
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a self-assembling polypeptide for use as tissue adhesive. The present invention also relates to the use of a self-assembling polypeptide as tissue adhesive. Further, the invention is directed to the use of a self-assembling polypeptide to glue one or more cosmetic compounds on skin, mucosa, and/or hair. Furthermore, the invention is directed to a self-assembling polypeptide for use in gluing one or more pharmaceutical compounds on tissue, skin, mucosa, and/or hair.
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