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Biopolymer matt for use in tissue repair and reconstruction

US6179872A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 17, 1998
Grant dateJan 30, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T442/2525
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Biopolymer matt, biopolymer matt composites, biopolymer matt compositions, and methods of preparing the matt and composite matts are described. Also described are biocompatible constructs which include extracellular matrix macromolecules and methods of preparing these constructs. The matt, matt compositions and biocompatible constructs of the invention can be used in tissue repair and reconstruction.

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