Abstract: Carbohydrate-derived side-chain polyethers that may be synthesized by condensation polymerization of monomers derived from natural occurring carbohydrates. These compounds are protein resistant, biodegradable and may be functionalized at location other that the chain ends. Various devices, apparatus and articles of manufacture may be formed, at least in part, of the compounds of the present invention to achieve desirable protein resistance, biodegradability and/or functionalization.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 10, 2004
Date of Patent:
April 8, 2008
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of California