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US 2023/0145406 A1Published application
Divalent metal-containing biomaterials and methods of use
AssigneeUniversity of Oregon
InventorsBalamurali Ambati, Sangeetha Ravi Kumar, Kaleb Roach
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Abstract
Biocompatible materials including a biodegradable hydrogel and an active agent including a divalent metal salt are provided. Methods of making the biocompatible materials and methods of use, for example for treating an eye disease or disorder, such as keratoconus, are also provided.
Claims20
A biocompatible material comprising:
- a biodegradable hydrogel;
- and
- a therapeutically effective amount of an active agent comprising a divalent metal salt, wherein the active agent is incorporated in the hydrogel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.