摘要:
The present disclosure is directed to polymers having hydroxyl containing bioactive agents incorporated into the backbone of the polymer or attached thereto by pendant linkages. Hydroxyl containing bioactive agents which may be attached to these polymers include antimicrobial agents such as triclosan. The polymers may be utilized to form medical devices or coatings for such devices. The hydroxyl containing bioactive agent may be released from the polymer upon hydrolysis of the polymeric backbone or pendant linkage in vivo.
摘要:
A method of gastric reduction is disclosed that includes the steps of: inserting an oral-gastric device into the interior volume of the stomach of a subject; and inserting through the esophagus at least one barbed suture in proximity to the muscularis of the stomach of a subject. The barbed suture has a first end having a pointed configuration, and a second end. The muscularis comprise at least first and second surfaces that are in at least partially interfacing relationship to one another in the interior volume. The method also includes inserting the first and/or the second end of the barbed suture through the muscularis to form at least first and second pull regions; and pulling the ends to cause the first pull region to move the first surface towards the interior volume and to cause the second pull region to move the second surface towards the interior volume.
摘要:
Novel silver-triclosan salts are provided which have antimicrobial properties and may be used as pharmaceutical compositions or to treat articles such as medical devices, packaging materials, and textiles.
摘要:
The present disclosure relates to crosslinked polymer compositions comprising an inclusion complex functionalized with one or more reactive groups and a polymer functionalized with one or more complimentary reactive groups.
摘要:
The present disclosure provides methods for purifying p-dioxanone. In embodiments, crude p-dioxanone may be contacted with at least one isocyanate-functionalized scavenger. The at least one isocyanate-functionalized scavenger may react with hydroxyl compounds present with the crude p-dioxanone to form reaction products, in embodiments polyurethanes and/or polyureas, which may then be removed. The p-dioxanone thus obtained is of greater purity than the starting crude p-dioxanone.
摘要:
Biocompatible compositions are provided including a first polymer component including an isocyanate-functional polyalkylene oxide combined with at least one multi-isocyanate functional polyether-polyurethane, and a second component including at least one diamine.
摘要:
Biocompatible macromer compositions are provided including an isocyanate-functional polyalkylene oxide combined with at least one multi-functional isocyanate as a first component, and a multi-amino functional compound possessing multiple primary amines as a second component. The isocyanate-functional polyalkylene oxide has pendant polyalkylene oxide groups. The resulting biocompatible macromer composition can be employed as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.
摘要:
The disclosure relates to compositions for medical/surgical synthetic adhesives and sealants. Adhesive compositions include a functionalized triol and functionalized diol, while sealant compositions further include a multifunctionalized polyol and at least one amine cross linker.
摘要:
The present invention provides a method for enhancing the delivery of nucleic acid molecules to cells by increasing the concentration of cells at the cell surface. The method comprises the step of premixing of nucleic acid:vector molecules with nanoparticles that are biocompatible, reversibly associate with the nucleic acids and have a sedimentation rate which increases the concentration of the nucleic acids at the cell surface so as to enhance delivery into the cells.