Polymerizable emulsions for tissue engineering
US7537754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/64
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided are biocompatible viscoelastic solid materials derived from polymerization of fluid water-in-oil emulsions, along with methods of their preparation and methods for their use for tissue engineering applications, including for reforming diseased, damaged or degenerated intervertebral discs by acceptably non-invasive means.
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