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Tissue treatment composition comprising fibrin or fibrinogen and biodegradable and biocompatible polymer

US5631011A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 7, 1994
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 7, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2250/0067
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A tissue treatment composition, especially an adhesive composition comprises (i) fibrin or fibrinogen and (ii) a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer capable of forming a viscous aqueous solution. In addition to glueing, the tissue adhesive composition may be used for slow-release of a drug incorporated into it or for anti-adherence purposes, for wound healing, etc.

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