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  • Ligand-coupled initiator polymers and methods of use
    Patent number: 7820158
    Abstract: Initiator polymers having an initiator group and a ligand group are provided. The initiator polymers are capable of specifically binding to a receptor on a surface. Using a macromer system, the initiator polymers are useful for the formation of a polymeric matrix on the surface of a material. In particular, initiator polymers are provided that have specificity to pancreatic ? cells and can be used to encapsulate cells for transplantation and the treatment of diabetes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: SurModics, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen J. Chudzik, Dale G. Swan