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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 18, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2007
Kemal Schankereli, Stillwater, MN (US);
Ronald Dieck, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Kemal Schankereli, Stillwater, MN (US);
Ronald Dieck, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Matrix Medical, LLC, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
Biocompatible phase invertable proteinaceous compositions and methods for making and using the same are provided. The subject phase invertable compositions are prepared by combining a proteinaceous substrate and a cross-linker. The proteinaceous substrate includes one or more proteins and an adhesion modifier, and may also include one or more of: a plasticizer, a carbohydrate, or other modification agent. In certain embodiments, the cross-linker is a heat-treated dialdehyde, e.g., heat-treated glutaraldehyde. Also provided are kits for use in preparing the subject compositions. The subject compositions, kits and systems find use in a variety of different applications.