Oxidized microbial cellulose and use thereof
US7709631B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L31/148
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This application describes a bioresorbable biocellulose suitable for medical and surgical applications. In particular, the invention describes periodate oxidized microbial cellulose that can be produced to have any mechanical and degradation profile, depending on the desired application of the oxidized cellulose.
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