Peptide capable of forming a gel for use in tissue engineering and bioprinting
US11472839B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 29, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to peptides capable of forming a gel and to their use in tissue engineering and bioprinting. The present invention furthermore relates to a gel comprising a peptide in accordance with the present invention, to a method of preparing such gel and to the use of such gel. In one embodiment, such gel is a hydrogel. The present invention furthermore relates to a wound dressing or wound healing agent comprising a gel according to the present invention and to a surgical implant or stent comprising a peptide scaffold formed by a gel according to the present invention. Moreover, the present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical and/or cosmetic composition, to a biomedical device or an electronic device comprising the peptide according to the present invention.
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