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Method of cross-linking tissue with a bis-maleimide compound

US6596471B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2000
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2430/40
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Herein is disclosed a method of cross-linking a tissue, comprising treating the tissue under effective cross-linking conditions with a diunsaturated organic compound comprising structure I: wherein R, R′, and R″ are each independently an organic moiety having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms.Also disclosed is a cross-linked biological tissue produced by treating the tissue according to the above method.

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