Protein-based polymer tissue adhesives for medical use
US8257690B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P27/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Tissue adhesives formed by crosslinking albumin and/or gelatin with certain polyamines and/or polycarboxylates using a water-soluble carbodiimide are disclosed. The use of the tissue adhesives for medical and veterinary applications such as topical wound closure; and surgical procedures, such as intestinal anastomosis, vascular anastomosis, tissue repair, and ophthalmic procedures; drug delivery; anti-adhesive applications; and as a bulking agent to treat urinary incontinence are described.
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