Biomaterials modified with superoxide dismutase mimics
First Claim
1. A modified biomaterial useful for the dismutation of superoxide comprising biomaterial substantially compatible with a biological system and at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide covalently bound to the surface of the biomaterial, wherein the non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide comprises a pentaazamacrocycle.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to biomaterials modified with non-proteinaceous catalysts for the dismutation of superoxide, and processes for making such materials. This modification may be by covalent conjugation, copolymerization, or admixture of the non-proteinaceous catalysts with the biomaterial. The resulting modified biomaterials exhibit a marked decrease in inflammatory response and subsequent degradation when placed in contact with vertebrate biological systems.
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- 1. A modified biomaterial useful for the dismutation of superoxide comprising biomaterial substantially compatible with a biological system and at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide covalently bound to the surface of the biomaterial, wherein the non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide comprises a pentaazamacrocycle.
- 5. A modified biomaterial useful for the dismutation of superoxide comprising of biomaterial substantially compatible with a biological system and at least one non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide covalently bound to the surface of the biomaterial, wherein the non-proteinaceous catalyst for the dismutation of superoxide comprises a compound of structure:
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