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Alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl modified amino acid monomer and polymers for biomedical uses

US4663409A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1984
Grant dateMay 5, 1987
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/046
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Inclusion of carbonyl modified amino acid monomers in polymeric compositions for biomedical applications, including contact lenses, increases the water content and oxygen permeability of the polymer without significant changes in other desirable properties of the polymer.

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