Use of a bioadhesive composition comprising a polyphenolic protein
US6867188B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L2666/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A non-irritating, non-allergenic and non-toxic bioadhesive composition can be obtained by providing a bioadhesive composition including a polyphenolic protein derived from byssus-forming mussels and, b) a polymer comprising carbohydrate groups. The bioadhesive composition does not contain any enzyme or chemical cross-linking agent. Optionally, the composition may contain an oxidising agent and/or a filler protein. Preferably, the composition is provided as a kit of at least two parts, namely the polyphenolic protein and the polymer comprising carbohydrate groups, respectively. The composition is especially suitable as an adhesive in ophthalmic therapy.
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