Conductive benzoic acid based polymer containing biomaterial for enhancement of tissue conduction in vitro and in vivo
AssigneeUniversity Health Network
InventorRen-Ke Li
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a biocompatible, electrically conductive biomaterial capable of carrying the electrical potential of a cardiac impulse. The biomaterial comprises a conductive polymer and a biocompatible component. The conductive polymer comprising an aminomethoxybenzoic acid (AMBA) polymer. The present disclosure also relates to treatments, uses and devices using the biocompatible, electrically conductive biomaterial.
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A biocompatible conductive biomaterial comprising a conductive polymer and a biocompatible component, the conductive polymer comprising an aminomethoxybenzoic acid (AMBA) polymer, wherein the conductive polymer is covalently conjugated to the biocompatible component, wherein the conductivity of the biomaterial is greater than, at least or equal to about 10−6 S/cm and wherein the AMBA polymer consists of polymerized AMBA monomers.
A method of ameliorating or treating a heart condition, the method comprising:
- introducing a biocompatible conductive biomaterial to the heart of a subject in need thereof, wherein the biocompatible conductive biomaterial comprises a conductive polymer and a biocompatible component, the conductive polymer comprising an aminomethoxybenzoic acid (AMBA) polymer, wherein the conductive polymer is covalently conjugated to the biocompatible component, wherein the conductivity of the biomaterial is greater than, at least or equal to about 10−6 S/cm and wherein the AMBA polymer consists of polymerized AMBA monomers.
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