Biopolymers modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
First Claim
1. A modified biopolymer comprising a biopolymer chosen from the group consisting of chitin, chitosan, cellulose, methyl cellulose, hyaluronic acid, keratin, fibroin, collagen, elastin, and saccharide polymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof.
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Abstract
This invention provides modified biopolymers comprising biopolymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof. The invention further provides pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified biopolymer and therapeutic methods comprising administering the modified biopolymer to a subject in need thereof.
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- 1. A modified biopolymer comprising a biopolymer chosen from the group consisting of chitin, chitosan, cellulose, methyl cellulose, hyaluronic acid, keratin, fibroin, collagen, elastin, and saccharide polymers attached to at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst capable of dismutating superoxide in the biological system or precursor ligand thereof.
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