Abstract: The present invention relates to the covalent binding of a hydrogel to an extracellular matrix (ECM). The integration of the hydrogel with the tissue is superior to that in previous techniques. Moreover, unlike previous techniques, the present invention does not require a photoinitiator. Potential therapeutic applications include tissue repair and delivery of drugs or cells.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 9, 2003
Publication date:
September 2, 2004
Applicant:
Jennifer H. Elisseeff
Inventors:
Dongan Wang, Anthony Ratcliffe, Jennifer H. Elisseeff