Tissue treatment composition comprising fibrin or fibrinogen and biodegradable and biocompatible polymer
US6440427B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 19, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2017 |
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- 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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