Abstract: Linear, comb, and star shaped non-ionic polyesters and copolyesters, polyesteramides, polyamides, and copolyamides may be synthesized from the condensation polymerization of polyacids containing alpha-hydroxy polyacids and diols and/or polyols, and amino-diols and/or amines using boric acid, boric anhydride, and boronic acids as catalysts. Depending on the polyol, polyamine, and amino alcohol component, the resulting compound may be hydrophilic or hydrophobic, but not water soluble or dispersible, enabling use in packaging films, fibers, and other molded articles. The compounds may be completely water soluble, water dispersible, and/or amphipathic, thus being useful in cosmetics, agricultural compositions, biomedical and pharmaceutical applications.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one polymer having the structure A-B-A?, wherein A and A? may be the same or different and each is a degradable polyester component and wherein B is the reaction product resulting from the reaction between a diol, having one or more pendant oligomeric or polymeric groups, and A and A?. Additionally, a bioresorbable patch comprising: (a) an adhesion barrier component comprising the composition in the form of a film; and (b) an adhesive component comprising (i) at least one synthetic adhesive polymer and/or (ii) at least one polysaccharide. Also, a method of wound healing, comprising administering the composition or apply the patch to a patient.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one polymer having the structure A-B-A?, wherein A and A? may be the same or different and each is a degradable polyester component and wherein B is the reaction product resulting from the reaction between a diol, having one or more pendant oligomeric or polymeric groups, and A and A?. Additionally, a bioresorbable patch comprising: (a) an adhesion barrier component comprising the composition in the form of a film; and (b) an adhesive component comprising (i) at least one synthetic adhesive polymer and/or (ii) at least one polysaccharide. Also, a method of wound healing, comprising administering the composition or apply the patch to a patient.

Abstract: Amphiphilic biomimetic phosphorylcholine-containing silicone compounds for use in both topical and internal applications as components in biomedical devices. The silicone compounds, which include zwitterionic phosphorylcholine groups, may be polymerizable or non-polymerizable. Specific examples of applications include use as active functional components in ophthalmic lenses, ophthalmic lens care solutions, liquid bandages, wound dressings, and lubricious and anti-thrombogenic coatings.

Abstract: Amphiphilic biomimetic phosphorylcholine-containing silicone compounds for use in both topical and internal applications as components in biomedical devices. The silicone compounds, which include zwitterionic phosphorylcholine groups, may be polymerizable or non-polymerizable. Specific examples of applications include use as active functional components in ophthalmic lenses, ophthalmic lens care solutions, liquid bandages, wound dressings, and lubricious and anti-thrombogenic coatings.