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Silk-fibroin and human-fibrinogen adhesive composition

US4818291A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1987
Grant dateApr 4, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09J189/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides a novel adhesive which contains a mixture of human-fibrinogen and silk-fibroin and which is suitable especially for use in surgery. The mixing ratio of silk-fibroin to human-fibrinogen is 5 to 90, preferably 20 to 70% by weight.

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