Patent · US Expired

Protection of human and animal cells subject to exposure to trauma

US4486416A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1981
Grant dateDec 4, 1984
Priority date—
Expiry dateMar 2, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2300/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Damage to endothelial and epithelial cells subject to surgery can be substantially minimized by using chondroitin sulphate. This method is particularly useful when applied prior to ophthalmic surgery, particularly intraocular lens implantation surgery.

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