Hydrophilic polymers as medical lubricants and gels

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8378064
APP PUB NO 20090208589A1
SERIAL NO

12301410

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The present invention provides new biopolymers which mimic the properties of natural polysaccharides found in vivo. The inventive polysaccharides can be used as viscosupplements, viscoelastics, tissue space fillers, and/or anti-adhesive agents. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the inventive polymers and methods of using them including, for example, in the treatment of arthritic and sport-injured knee joints; in reconstruction or cosmetic procedures, intervertebral disc repair, treatment of vocal cord problems, treatment of urinary incontinence, and prevention of adhesion formation following abdominal or gynecological surgery.

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TRUSTEES OF BOSTON UNIVERSITYONE SILBER WAY BOSTON MA 02215

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Grinstaff, Mark W Brookline, US 69 3160
Wathier, Michel Brighton, US 16 217

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