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Methods for producing biomaterials with variable stiffness

US8449902B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2008
Grant dateMay 28, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to the production of biomaterials with variable stiffness by subjecting a gel which varies in at least one dimension to plastic compaction. These biomaterials may be useful, for example, for the directional control or guidance of cells within tissue equivalent implants.

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