Synthesis and crosslinking of catechol containing copolypeptides
US6506577B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08H1/00
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The synthesis of moisture-resistant adhesive polypeptides, conditions for their use, and conditions for controlling characteristics of the crosslinked matrix are disclosed. By specifically manipulating the conditions under which these networks are formed, the characteristics of the networks may be precisely regulated. These manipulatable adhesive networks are water-based, show exceptional bonding capabilities toward wet materials (including biological tissues), and have a variety of biotechnological applications.
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