Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules, said method including: i) providing a glycosaminoglycan crosslinked by amide bonds, wherein the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans include ester crosslinks formed as byproducts during the amide crosslinking; and ii) subjecting the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans to alkaline treatment to hydrolyze ester crosslinks formed as byproducts during the amide crosslinking.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules, comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mixed solution of glycosaminoglycan molecules, a di- or multinucleophilic functional crosslinker, and a mononucleophilic functional graft chain; (b) activating carboxyl groups on the glycosaminoglycan molecules with a coupling agent to form activated glycosaminoglycan molecules; and (c) simultaneously crosslinking the activated glycosaminoglycan molecules and grafting the graft chain to the activated glycosaminoglycan molecules by reacting the nucleophiles with the activated carboxyl groups.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrogel product comprising glycosaminoglycan molecules as the swellable polymer, wherein the glycosaminoglycan molecules are covalently crosslinked via crosslinks comprising a spacer group selected from the group consisting of di-, tri-, tetra-, and oligosaccharides.

Abstract: A method of preparing a hydrogel product comprising crosslinked glycosaminoglycan molecules, said method including: i) providing a glycosaminoglycan crosslinked by amide bonds, wherein the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans include ester crosslinks formed as byproducts during the amide crosslinking; and ii) subjecting the crosslinked glycosaminoglycans to alkaline treatment to hydrolyze ester crosslinks formed as byproducts during the amide crosslinking.

Abstract: A hyaluronic acid product is comprising a cross-linked hyaluronic acid and one or more dextran molecules. The hyaluronic acid is cross-linked by ether bonds, and the one or more dextran molecules are covalently grafted to the cross-linked hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: A hyaluronic acid product is comprising a cross-linked hyaluronic acid and one or more dextran molecules. The hyaluronic acid is cross-linked by ether bonds, and the one or more dextran molecules are covalently grafted to the cross-linked hyaluronic acid.

Abstract: A process of preparing a cross-linked polysaccharide product including hyaluronic acid and dextran, the process including the steps of: (a) providing a hyaluronic acid and a dextran; (b) binding the dextran to the hyaluronic acid by ether bonds using a bi- or polyfunctional cross-linking agent, wherein the hyaluronic acid provided in step (a) is a cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel, and the dextran provided in step (a) is a non-cross-linked dextran; and wherein step (b) includes cross-linking the dextran to the hyaluronic acid by ether bonds using a bi- or polyfunctional cross-linking agent.

Abstract: A hydrogel product is comprising a chondroitin, molecule selected from the group consisting of chondroitin and chondroitin sulfate as the swellable polymer, wherein the chondroitin molecule is cross-linked into a network via its carboxyl groups. The hydrogel product can be prepared by a process comprising the steps of (a) providing chondroitin molecules; (b) activating the carboxyl groups on the chondroitin molecules with a triazine-based coupling reagent to form an activated, cross-linked chondroitin; and (c) cross-linking the activated chondroitin molecules via their carboxyl groups using a cross-linking agent. The hydrogel product is useful for treatment of soft tissue disorders.