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Viscoelastic solution

US5366964A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 13, 1989
Grant dateNov 22, 1994
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 13, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/1808
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A viscoelastic solution including a buffered solution, 0.01-10% chondroitin sulfate, 0.01-10% hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and 0.01-10% sodium hyaluronate, pH adjusted to 6.0-8.0 at a osmolarity between 200-400 mOsmol/L. The buffered solution can be HEPES buffered minimal essential medium (MEM), phosphate buffered saline (PBS), or buffered balanced salt solution. A cell growth factor or cell growth supplement can also be included in the solution.

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