Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – From carboxylic acid or derivative thereof
Patent
1996-08-20
1999-11-16
Hampton-Hightower, P.
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
From carboxylic acid or derivative thereof
528361, 525 541, 525 542, 525408, 525413, 525415, 5147723, 514773, 514777, 424426, 424489, C08G 6308, C08G 6700, A61K 958
Patent
active
059860430
ABSTRACT:
Hydrogels of polymerized and crosslinked macromers comprising hydrophilic oligomers having biodegradable monomeric or oligomeric extensions, which biodegradable extensions are terminated on free ends with end cap monomers or oligomers capable of polymerization and cross linking are described. The hydrophilic core itself may be degradable, thus combining the core and extension functions. Macromers are polymerized using free radical initiators under the influence of long wavelength ultraviolet light, visible light excitation or thermal energy. Biodegradation occurs at the linkages within the extension oligomers and results in fragments which are non-toxic and easily removed from the body. Preferred applications for the hydrogels include prevention of adhesion formation after surgical procedures, controlled release of drugs and other bioactive species, temporary protection or separation of tissue surfaces, adhering of sealing tissues together, and preventing the attachment of cells to tissue surfaces.
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Desai Neil P.
Hill-West Jennifer L.
Hubbell Jeffrey A.
Pathak Chandrashekhar P.
Sawhney Amarpreet S.
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Hampton-Hightower P.
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