摘要:
Materials and methods for delivering materials for filling aneurysms in which the materials comprise a glycosaminoglycan and optionally, contrast media and physiological buffers and in which delivery methods include percutaneous delivery with a balloon catheter or a needle catheter.
摘要:
This invention relates to imageable polymers, particularly those comprising poly vinylalcohol and to methods for making them as well as to embolic microspheres comprising the polymers. The microspheres are imageable during embolization procedures and can be loaded with drugs or other therapeutic agents to provide an imageable drug delivery system.
摘要:
Hydrogel compositions prepared from amine components and glycidyl ether components are provided which are biocompatible and suitable for use in vivo due, in part, to their excellent stability.
摘要:
Provided herein are pre-formulations forming a biocompatible hydrogel polymer comprising at least one nucleophilic compound or monomer unit, at least one electrophilic compound or monomer unit, and optionally a therapeutic agent and/or viscosity enhancer. In some embodiments, the biocompatible hydrogel polymer covers a wound in a mammal and adheres to the surrounding skin tissue. In other embodiments, the hydrogel polymer is delivered into a joint space to treat joint disease or navicular disease.
摘要:
Generally, hydrogels are prepared by forming a liquid reaction mixture that contains a) monomer(s) and/or polymer(s) at least portion(s) of which are sensitive to environmental changes (e.g., changes in pH or temperature), b) a crosslinker and c) a polymerization initiator. If desired, a porosigen may be incorporated into the liquid reaction mixture to create pores. After the hydrogel is formed, the porosigen is removed to create pores in the hydrogel. These hydrogels may be prepared in many forms including pellets, filaments, and particles. Biomedical uses of these hydrogels include applications wherein the hydrogel is implanted in the body of a patient and an environmental condition at the implantation site causes the hydrogel to expand in situ.
摘要:
Generally, hydrogels are prepared by forming a liquid reaction mixture that contains a) monomer(s) and/or polymer(s) at least portion(s) of which are sensitive to environmental changes (e.g., changes in pH or temperature), b) a crosslinker and c) a polymerization initiator. If desired, a porosigen may be incorporated into the liquid reaction mixture to create pores. After the hydrogel is formed, the porosigen is removed to create pores in the hydrogel. These hydrogels may be prepared in many forms including pellets, filaments, and particles. Biomedical uses of these hydrogels include applications wherein the hydrogel is implanted in the body of a patient and an environmental condition at the implantation site causes the hydrogel to expand in situ.
摘要:
In one embodiment, the invention relates to a composition suitable for preparing a hydrogel useful as replacement material for all or part of a disc nucleus. The composition comprises: a curable, cross-linkable, non-immunogenic, non-toxic protein comprising a minimum of about 10% and a maximum of about 25% of the hydrogel by weight; a metal contrast agent comprising a minimum of about 2% and a maximum of about 70% of the hydrogel by weight; and a crosslinker comprising a minimum of about 0.1% and a maximum of about 10% of the hydrogel by weight; wherein the composition has a discernable radiopacity level.
摘要:
An aqueous negative contrast agent for CT imaging of the gastrointestinal tract and the preparation method thereof. The agent is used in biological and pharmaceutical field. Its components and the weight percent are: hydrogel matrix 0.01-1%, micro-/nano-particles of the materials with low densities 5-50%, stabilization agents 0.1-5%, the rest is deionized water. The preparation method is: stabilization agents are added into the hydrogel matrix made of natural or synthetic hydrophilic polymers, then micro-/nano-particles of the materials with low CT densities are added or prepared, and uniformly dispersed in the hydrogel matrix. The CT density of the resulted aqueous negative contrast agent for CT imaging of the gastrointestinal tract is −30HU to −500HU. It can decrease the CT density inside the intestine lumen to lower than −30HU. The intestine wall can be depicted clearly and the CT signals intensities inside lumen are uniform. It is feasible for 3D images processing such as virtual endoscopy reconstruction with the negative contrast agent. The agent is safe, stable and nontoxic. It will not lead to diarrhea after administration. It is of great significance for the improved sensitivity and specificity of CT diagnosis for the diseases on the intestinal wall and lumen.
摘要:
A contrast agent for angiography is disclosed, in particular, for examining animal or human bodies or components thereof such as members or organs thereof, comprising an essentially oil-based apolar contrast component for X-ray examinations, the contrast component having a contrast component viscosity in the range of 30-100 mPas. The contrast agent is characterised in that the contrast component is present in a mixture with at least one further apolar component, the viscosity of which is less than or at most equal to the contrast component viscosity. Methods for angiography examination are also disclosed, in which such a contrast agent or also a polar contrast agent are used at least periodically and applications of such contrast agents.
摘要:
Hydrogels that expand volumetrically in response to a change in their environment (e.g., a change in pH or temperature) and their methods of manufacture and use. Generally, the hydrogels are prepared by forming a liquid reaction mixture that contains a) monomer(s) and/or polymer(s) at least portion(s) of which are sensitive to environmental changes (e.g., changes in pH or temperature), b) a crosslinker and c) a polymerization initiator. If desired, a porosigen may be incorporated into the liquid reaction mixture to create pores. After the hydrogel is formed, the porosigen is removed to create pores in the hydrogel. The hydrogel may also be treated to cause it to assume a non-expanded volume in which it remains until a change in its environment causes it to expand. These hydrogels may be prepared in many forms including pellets, filaments, and particles. Biomedical uses of these hydrogels include applications wherein the hydrogel is implanted in the body of a patient and an environmental condition at the implantation site causes the hydrogel to expand in situ.