Abstract: The present invention relates to a macromolecule-loaded bioresorbable crosslinked polymer wherein the polymer is obtainable from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K wherein: —K represents O—Z or NH—Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m—CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m—H, (CH2—CH2—O)m—CH3, (CH2)m—NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; —R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; and (ii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker, and wherein the macromolecule is chosen in the group consisting of proteins and nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer obtained from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K (I) wherein: K represents 0-Z or NH—Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m—CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m—H, (CH2—CH2—O)m—CH3, (CH2)m—NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; and (ii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer obtained from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K (1) wherein: —K represents O—Z or N H—Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m-CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m-H, (CH2—CH2—O)m-CH3, (CH2)m-NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; —R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; (ii) at least between 0.1 and 50% mol, advantageously between 1 and 30% mol, more advantageously between 1 and 20 mol % of a cyclic monomer having a exomethylene group of formula (II) wherein: — R6, R7, R8 and R9 represent independently H or a C5-C7 aryl group or R6 and R9 are absent and R7 and R8 form together with the carbon atom on which they are bonded a C5-C7 aryl group; —i and j represent independently an integer chosen between 0 and 2; —X represents either O or X is not present and in this latter case, CR6R7 and CR8R9 are linked via a single bond C—C and (iii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker.

Abstract: An injectable biomaterial containing a non-aqueous solvent suitable for injection to a human being and nanoparticles made of a polymer that is insoluble in water and insoluble in the non-aqueous solvent, in which the nanoparticles are loaded with a drug or a biological agent. The injectable biomaterial is suitable for occluding normal or malformative blood vessels or non-circulating cavities, or for necrosing tumors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a macromolecule-loaded bioresorbable crosslinked polymer wherein the polymer is obtainable from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K wherein: —K represents O-Z or NH-Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m—CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m—H, (CH2—CH2—O)m—CH3, (CH2)m—NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; —R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; and (ii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker, and wherein the macromolecule is chosen in the group consisting of proteins and nucleic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer obtained from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K (1) wherein: K represents O—Z or NH—Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m-CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m-H, (CH2—CH2—O)m-CH3, (CH2)m-NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; (ii) at least between 0.1 and 50% mol, advantageously between 1 and 30% mol, more advantageously between 1 and 20 mol % of a cyclic monomer having a exomethylene group of formula (II) wherein: R6, R7, R8 and R9 represent independently H or a C5-C7 aryl group or R6 and R9 are absent and R7 and R8 form together with the carbon atom on which they are bonded a C5-C7 aryl group; i and j represent independently an integer chosen between 0 and 2; X represents either O or X is not present and in this latter case, CR6R7 and CR8R9 are linked via a single bond C—C and (iii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer obtained from the polymerization of: (i) at least one monomer of formula (I) (CH2?CR1)CO—K (I) wherein: K represents 0-Z or NH—Z, Z representing (CR2R3)m—CH3, (CH2—CH2—O)m—H, (CH2—CH2—O)m—CH3, (CH2)m—NR4R5 with m representing an integer from 1 to 30; R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 independently represent H or a C1-C6 alkyl; and (ii) at least one bio-resorbable block copolymer cross-linker.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injectable biomaterial. The injectable biomaterial of the invention comprises a non aqueous solvent which is compatible for injection to human being and nanoparticles made of a polymer which is insoluble in water and insoluble in said non aqueous solvent, said nanoparticles being loaded with a drug or a biological agent. The injectable biomaterial of the invention is particularly appropriate for occluding normal or malformative blood vessels or non circulating cavities or for necrosing tumors.

Abstract: The invention relates to injectable gel-forming compositions which contain an association of linear and cross-linked polymers and are embodied in the form of a suspension. The use of said compositions, in particular for filling pipes and cavities is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of microspheres for therapeutic embolization consisting of a hydrophilic acrylic copolymer coated with a cell adhesion promoter.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of microspheres for therapeutic embolization consisting of a hydrophilic acrylic copolymer coated with a cell adhesion promoter.