Anti-adhesive barrier membrane using alginate and hyaluronic acid for biomedical applications
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Date
2015-08-04
Authors
Christine E. Schmidt
Sarah M. Mayes
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
A non-synthetic, hydrophilic, biodegradable, biocompatible polysaccharide based non-toxic anti-adhesion hydrogel barrier is disclosed herein. The barrier of the present invention is formed by constructing a unique interpenetrating, crosslinked network with a unique porosity. Furthermore, the barrier of the present invention is comprised of tunable biopolymers for controllable mechanical robustness and degradation. The barrier of the present invention effectively reduces unwanted adhesions using non-synthetic components.