Inventors:
Anthony B. Nesburn - Malibu CA
Michael Gorin - Rockville MD
Marvin Martinez - Glendale CA
M. Cristina Kenney - Malibu CA
Ezra Maguen - Los Angeles CA
Assignee:
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Los Angeles CA
International Classification:
C07K 300
Abstract:
A method for molecularly crosslinking amino acid containing polymers by photoactivating chemical crosslinkers which have been combined with the polymers. Collagen crosslinked by this method can be used as a bioadhesive for sutureless closures of the skin and eye or as a superhydrated material for contact lenses, moist bandage contact lens, lens or corneal implant material, or as a drug delivery mechanism.