Modifying tissue surfaces by liquid crystal formation
US6420519B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 29, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/18
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for modifying the surface properties of tissue in vivo is described. The method comprises forming a liquid crystalline matrix on the tissue surface by contacting the surface with a composition comprising a poly(hydroxy substituted amino acid). Compositions comprising a poly(hydroxy substituted amino acid) and synovial fluid are also provided.
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