Tissue-derived biomaterial composition and methods for ocular and other therapeutic applications

    公开(公告)号:US10765776B1

    公开(公告)日:2020-09-08

    申请号:US15791720

    申请日:2017-10-24

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition and methods for preparing a tissue-derived, dissolved extracellular matrix. In implementations, the extracellular matrix composition includes components native to the cornea including liquefied corneal tissue. The extracellular matrix composition can be prepared by dissolving extracted corneas in an aqueous solution of inorganic base. The resulting solution is then dialyzed to achieve a physiological pH. In some implementations, the extracellular matrix composition can be seeded and/or chemically cross-linked to form a gel matrix. The extracellular matrix and/or the gel matrix can be seeded with a desired cell type (e.g., endothelial cells, epithelial cells, stromal keratocytes, etc.) to stimulate cell proliferation and regeneration.

    High shear thin film machine for dispersion and simultaneous orientation-distribution of nanoparticles within polymer matrix

    公开(公告)号:US10675598B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-06-09

    申请号:US15561503

    申请日:2016-03-23

    Abstract: An improved a device and method for dispersion and simultaneous orientation of nanoparticles within a matrix is provided. A mixer having a shaft and a stator is provided. The shaft may have a rupture region and erosion region. Further, an orienter having an angled stationary plate and a moving plate are provided. The nanoparticles and the matrix are fed into the mixer. A rotational force is applied to the shaft to produce shearing forces. The shearing forces disperse and exfoliate the nanoparticles within the matrix. The dispersed mixture is outputted onto the moving plate. The moving plate is forced across the angled stationary plate to produce fully developed laminar shear flow. The fully developed laminar shear flow or the two-dimensional extensional drag flow orients the dispersed nanoparticles-matrix mixture.

    High Shear Thin Film Machine For Dispersion and Simultaneous Orientation-Distribution Of Nanoparticles Within Polymer Matrix

    公开(公告)号:US20180056253A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-01

    申请号:US15561503

    申请日:2016-03-23

    Abstract: An improved a device and method for dispersion and simultaneous orientation of nanoparticles within a matrix is provided. A mixer having a shaft and a stator is provided. The shaft may have a rupture region and erosion region. Further, an orienter having an angled stationary plate and a moving plate are provided. The nanoparticles and the matrix are fed into the mixer. A rotational force is applied to the shaft to produce shearing forces. The shearing forces disperse and exfoliate the nanoparticles within the matrix. The dispersed mixture is outputted onto the moving plate. The moving plate is forced across the angled stationary plate to produce fully developed laminar shear flow. The fully developed laminar shear flow or the two-dimensional extensional drag flow orients the dispersed nanoparticles-matrix mixture.

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