Method for preparing a biocompatible crosslinked matrix and matrix provided thereby
First Claim
1. A method for preparing a biocompatible crosslinked matrix, comprising admixing, under crosslinking conditions, (a) a first crosslinkable component having m nucleophilic groups, wherein m≧
- 2, with (b) a second crosslinkable component having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n≧
2 and m+n≧
5, wherein each of the first and second crosslinkable components is biocompatible and synthetic, and crosslinking of the components results in the biocompatible crosslinked matrix.
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Abstract
Provided are crosslinked polymer compositions that include a first synthetic polymer containing multiple nucleophilic groups covalently bound to a second synthetic polymer containing multiple electrophilic groups. The first synthetic polymer is preferably a synthetic polypeptide or a polyethylene glycol that has been modified to contain multiple nucleophilic groups, such as primary amino (—NH2) or thiol (—SH) groups. The second synthetic polymer may be a hydrophilic or hydrophobic synthetic polymer, which contains or has been derivatized to contain, two or more electrophilic groups, such as succinimidyl groups. The compositions may further include other components, such as naturally occurring polysaccharides or proteins (such as glycosaminoglycans or collagen) and/or biologically active agents. Also disclosed are methods for using the crosslinked polymer compositions to effect adhesion between a first surface and a second surface; to effect tissue augmentation; to prevent the formation of surgical adhesions; and to coat a surface of a synthetic implant.
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1. A method for preparing a biocompatible crosslinked matrix, comprising admixing, under crosslinking conditions, (a) a first crosslinkable component having m nucleophilic groups, wherein m≧
- 2, with (b) a second crosslinkable component having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n≧
2 and m+n≧
5, wherein each of the first and second crosslinkable components is biocompatible and synthetic, and crosslinking of the components results in the biocompatible crosslinked matrix. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
- 2, with (b) a second crosslinkable component having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n≧
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33. A biocompatible crosslinked matrix prepared by the process comprising admixing, under crosslinking conditions, (a) a first crosslinkable component having m nucleophilic groups, wherein m≧
- 2, with (b) a second crosslinkable component having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n≧
2 and m+n≧
5 wherein each of the first and second crosslinkable components is biocompatible and synthetic, and crosslinking of the components results in the biocompatible crosslinked matrix. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64)
- 2, with (b) a second crosslinkable component having n electrophilic groups capable of reaction with the m nucleophilic groups to form covalent bonds, wherein n≧
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