Nanyang Technological University

Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Ltd.

Terry W J Steele

Daniel Mandler

Subramanian Venkatraman

Yin Chiang Freddy Boey

Say Chye Joachim Loo

Ivan Djordjevic

Electrochemically initiated bioadhesive compositions comprising biocompatible polymers containing derivatives of diazonium, arylsulfonium, or diaryliodonium in general, and to their use in tissue fixation, in particular.

Electroactive bioadhesive compositions

According to the present disclosure, a bioadhesive formulation is provided. The bioadhesive formulation comprises a polycaprolactone dendrimer having a dendrimer core and a plurality of polycaprolactone chains extending from the dendrimer core, wherein at least one of the polycaprolactone chains has an end which is covalently attached with a diazirine, and wherein the diazirine converts to a carbene or a diazoalkyl when a stimulant is applied to the bioadhesive formulation. Methods of forming the bioadhesive formulation are also provided. The bioadhesive could be used in (i) the prevention of thrombosis from tissue fixation and/or (ii) the relief of discomfort and/or pain during and/or after surgery. Preferably, the bioadhesive formulation further comprises a hygroscopic additive, an antithrombotic agent, and/or an anaesthetic agent.

Hygroscopic, crosslinking coatings and bioadhesives

The present invention relates to electrochemically initiated bioadhesive compositions comprising biocompatible polymers containing derivatives of diazonium, arylsulfonium, or diaryliodonium in general, and to their use in tissue fixation, in particular.

Present invention relates to a device for controlled release of a bioactive agent. The device comprises a thin film located on the surface of the device, wherein said thin film comprises a bioactive agent-containing layer comprising a polymeric matrix and at least one bioactive agent.

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Terry W J Steele