Abstract: Coatings comprising protein resistant components and therapeutic components on medical devices are disclosed. The coatings act to down-regulate complement activation. Medical devices can be coated with these coatings to prevent side effects and improve patency.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 21, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 2, 2008
Assignee:
Allvivo, Inc.
Inventors:
Bo Nilsson, Jonas Andersson, Karin Caldwell, Jennifer A. Neff, Kristina Nilsson-Ekdahl