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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 11, 2019
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2017
Arch Biosurgery, Inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Terrence Norchi, Natick, MA (US);
Steven Kates, Needham, MA (US);
Rutledge Ellis-Behnke, Myrtle Beach, SC (US);
Arch Biosurgery, inc., Framingham, MA (US);
Abstract
Meshes for use to control the movement of bodily fluids, such as blood, are described herein. The mesh can be partially or completely biodegradable or non-biodegradable. In one embodiment, the mesh is formed from one or more self-assembling peptides. The peptides can be in the form of fibers, such as nanofibers. The peptides can be assembled prior to formation of the mesh or after the mesh has been formed but before it is applied. Alternatively, the mesh can be prepared from unassembled peptides, which assemble at the time of application. The peptides can assemble upon contact with bodily fluids (e.g., blood) or can be contacted with an ionic solution to initiate assembly.