Synthetic protein as implantables
US5606019A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 11, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 11, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08J2389/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Copolymers are provided having varying ratios of elastin and fibroin repeating units. By varying the length of segments of the elastin and fibroin repeating units, the absorption can be greatly varied. Tensile strengths remain relatively constant regardless of the composition within the prescribed ranges. The copolymer compositions and recombinant fibroin can be used for the production of a wide variety of formed objects and amorphous masses for use as implants.
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