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AssigneeBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
InventorsJeffrey A. Hubbell, Chandrashekhar P. Pathak, Amarpreet S. Sawhney, Neil P. Desai, Jennifer L. Hill
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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.
A method of forming a polymeric, biocompatible material on tissue or cells, the method comprising applying to the tissue or cells a solution of biodegradable, polymerizable macromer having a solubility of at least about 1 g/100 ml in an aqueous solution comprising at least one water soluble region, at least one degradable region which is hydrolyzable under in vivo conditions, and free radical polymerizable end groups having the capacity to form additional covalent bonds resulting in macromer interlinking, wherein the polymerizable end groups are separated from each other by at least one degradable region, in the presence of a free radical initiator, and polymerizing the macromer.
A method of forming a polymeric, biocompatible material on tissue, the method comprising:
A method of forming a polymeric, biocompatible material on tissue, the method comprising:
A method of forming a polymeric, biocompatible material on a surface, the method comprising:
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