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Methods for preparing biopolymer foams

US5948429A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 1997
Grant dateSep 7, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/25
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A biopolymer solution is polymerized to form a gel which is freeze-dried and crosslinked with ultraviolet radiation to form a biopolymer foam. The foam is filled with a collagen solution and the combination is freeze-dried or the foam is filled with a collagen solution containing extracellular matrix particulates and that combination is freeze-dried, thereby forming a foam to which extracellular matrix particulates are attached.

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