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Hydrogel membrane for adhesion prevention

University of Texas System

Abstract

A biocompatible membrane comprised of alginate and hyaluronate. The membrane may be used to prevent unwanted scarring after surgery. The tissue adherence and the rate of bioresorption of the membrane may be modified through an external stimulus comprising a sequestering agent and a viscosity …

University
University of Texas System
Assignee
Board Of Regents, The University Of Texas System
Inventor
Christine E. Schmidt
Priority date
December 11, 2012
Filing date
December 11, 2013
Grant date
May 30, 2017
Publication date
May 30, 2017
Language
en
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