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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2017
Filed:
Apr. 13, 2015
University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, MD (US);
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC (US);
Adam Behrens, Olney, MD (US);
Peter Kofinas, Bethesda, MD (US);
Michael Sikorski, Ellicott City, MD (US);
Anthony Sandler, Bethesda, MD (US);
Priya Srinivasan, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Nora Lee, Arlington, VA (US);
University of Maryland College Park, College Park, MD (US);
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
Compositions comprising biomedical polymers, and in particular unique blends of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) and poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) are provided. Methods of forming polymer fibers using such compositions and solution blow spinning techniques are also provided, as well as methods of delivering the blow spun polymer fibers onto a surface (e.g., such as tissue for use as a surgical scaffold, sealant or tissue adhesive).