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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 11, 1995
Filed:
Dec. 21, 1993
Applicant:
Inventors:
Anthony B Nesburn, Malibu, CA (US);
Michael Gorin, Rockville, MD (US);
Marvin Martinez, Glendale, CA (US);
M Cristina Kenney, Malibu, CA (US);
Ezra Maguen, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Assignee:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
C08K / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
20415768 ; 20415763 ; 527207 ;
Abstract
A method for molecularly crosslinking amino acid containing polymers by photoactivating chemical crosslinkers which have been combined with the polymers. Collagen crosslinked by this method can be used as a bioadhesive for sutureless closures of the skin and eye or as a superhydrated material for contact lenses, moist bandage contact lens, lens or corneal implant material, or as a drug delivery mechanism.