Wound healing compositions comprising biocompatible cellulose hydrogel membranes and methods of use thereof
US9314531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2430/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a wound healing composition comprising a biocompatible hydrogel membrane wherein the hydrogel membrane has one or more of the following properties: high water content, high transparency, high permeability, high biocompatibility, high tensile strength and an optimal thickness. The invention further provides methods of treating a wound in a subject in need thereof, comprising contacting the wound with a biocompatible cellulose hydrogel membrane of the invention.
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