Bioadhesive film and methods of use thereof
AssigneesHadasit Medical Research Services and Development Ltd., Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem
InventorsAiman Abu Ammar, Haytam Kasem
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Abstract
A film and a method for use thereof such as for the administration of a biologically active agent or for therapy are provided. Specifically, a film, composed of a biodegradable material having a mucoadhesive surface comprising a plurality of mushroom-type structures is provided.
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A film comprising an array of vertically aligned mushroom-type structures, said film comprising a biodegradable polymer, wherein a ratio between a height dimension and a width dimension of the mushroom-type structures is between 2:1 and 5:1, and wherein said film is characterized by adhesiveness to a biological tissue.
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