Surface modifications for enhanced epithelialization
Patent Number: 6689165
Date of First Priority Issue: Wednesday May 31st, 2000
Date Issued: Tuesday February 10th, 2004
Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (Baton Rouge, LA)
Inventors: Jacob, Jean T. (New Orleans, LA); Bi, Jingjing (River Ridge, LA)
From Class: Use
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This patent teaches how to accelerate healing of epithelial cells of the cornea through administration of an optical polymer that consists, in part of a hydrogel. The devices and compositions thought are useful for stimulation of stem cells associated with production of corneal epithelial cells.
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