PVA-PAA hydrogels
US8541484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08L71/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention provides fabricated PVA-hydrogels, PVA-hydrogel-containing compositions, and methods of making the same. The invention also provides methods of implanting or administering the PVA-hydrogels, or the PVA-hydrogel-containing compositions to treat a subject in need. Methods of cross-linking pre-solidified or pre-gelled hydrogel particles and making cross-linked PVA-hydrogels, and cross-linked PVA-hydrogel-containing compositions also are disclosed herein.
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