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Modified hyaluronic acid polymer compositions and related methods

US7829118B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 23, 2010
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2305/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present application provides compositions comprising hyaluronic acid having low levels of functional group modification, mixtures formed by controlled reaction of such lightly modified hyaluronic acid with suitable difunctional or multi-functional crosslinkers, and hydrogel precursor compositions and the resulting hydrogels. The compositions are lightly cross-linked and possess low pro-inflammatory properties when injected in vivo, and can be used as, for example, medical devices, biomedical adhesives and sealants, and for localized delivery of bioactive agents, among other uses.

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