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Biological lubricant composition and method of applying lubricant composition

US7867985B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION · US

Inventors

Julie-Anne Burdick · Hudson, US
Martine LaBerge · Seneca, US
Gary Lickfield · Easley, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 25, 2004
Grant date	Jan 11, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 30, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/24
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fluid compositions and methods for lubrication of mammalian joints are disclosed, including both natural and artificial fluids. Synovial fluid acts to lubricate the bearing surfaces of bones and bone-like structures which are held in frictional contact within biological joints. Such fluids may be used to treat arthritic, injured, and diseased joints. Synovial fluid containing a dextran-based hydrogel with lipids provides enhanced rheological and tribological properties of such a fluid. Phospholipids are particularly useful in dextran-based compositions for synovial fluid. One phospholipid that can be used advantageously in synovial fluid is dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC).

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