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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 10, 2019
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2010
Juergen Mollenhauer, Reutlingen, DE;
Karin Benz, Goeppingen, DE;
Barbara Platz, Zornheim, DE;
Helmut Wurst, Pfullingen, DE;
Reinout Stoop, Voorschoten, NL;
Juergen Mollenhauer, Reutlingen, DE;
Karin Benz, Goeppingen, DE;
Barbara Platz, Zornheim, DE;
Helmut Wurst, Pfullingen, DE;
Reinout Stoop, Voorschoten, NL;
Abstract
The invention relates to an injectable biocompatible composition based on a polymeric support as well as to a method for producing it, which composition which comprises at least one hydrophilic polymer, wherein the polymer is polymerizable in situ to form a gel, and wherein the hydrophilic polymer is crosslinkable serum albumin or crosslinkable serum protein. The composition can be used in the restoration, the reconstruction, and/or the replacement of tissues and/or organs, or as a drug release implant in mammals. The composition is particularly suitable for treating cartilage disorders of a diseased or injured articular site in a mammal.