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A Natural Anti-inflammatory Treatment to Reduce Corneal Scarring and Dry Eye

Unmet Need:According to the WHO, approximately 4.9 million people globally are affected by bacteria that leads to corneal scarring of the eye (WHO). Additionally, in the United States alone 4.88 million people age 50 and older suffer from dry eye, which may lead to scarring of the cornea (Healthline). The cornea serves as a window to the eye, and transparency...

Published: 6/28/2024 | Inventor(s): Jennifer Elisseeff, Liam Chung, Xiaokun Wang

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Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Ophthalmology > Dry Eye Syndrome, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Immunotherapies, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Regenerative Medicine

Chondroitin Sulfate-based Two-component Adhesive and Hydrogel

C05068: Chondroitin Sulfate-based Two-component Adhesive and Hydrogel Value Proposition: In part, the present disclosure provides for a composition comprising at least one monomelic unit of a biologically compatible polymer functionalized with an imide to provide a tissue adhesive, a hydrogel or both. In another embodiment, at least one of the monomeric...

Published: 6/27/2024 | Inventor(s): Iossif Strehin, Jennifer Elisseeff, Xiaokun Wang

Keywords(s): Disease Indication, Drug Delivery Vehicle, Hydrogel, Implanted Device, Implants, Polymers, Therapeutic Devices, Therapeutic Matter, Therapeutics, Tissue Engineering/Regenerative Devices, Wound Healing

Category(s): Clinical and Disease Specializations, Clinical and Disease Specializations > Wound Healing, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Dendrimers & Polymers, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities > Therapeutic Delivery Platforms, Technology Classifications > Therapeutic Modalities, Technology Classifications > Medical Devices > Regenerative Medicine