Medical Treatment Applications of Swellable and Deformable Microspheres

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A method for medical treatment was developed in which microspheres with novel properties are administered in a mammal. The microspheres are made using a novel process that results in microspheres with new combined properties of high density, low fracture, high swell capacity, rapid swell, and deformability following swell. These microspheres may be administered for void filling, tissue bulking, non-vasculature occlusion, body fluid absorption, and delivery of medications.

Researchers

Elazer R Edelman / Sujata Bhatia / Rinaldo Schiffino / Surbhi Mahajan / Garry Figuly / Tarek Shazly / Michael Feldstein

Departments: Office of the Vice President for Research
Technology Areas: Biomaterials & Bioelectronics: Tissue Repair / Drug Delivery: Microparticles & Nanoparticles / Therapeutics: Small Molecules
Impact Areas: Healthy Living

  • medical treatment applications of swellable and deformable microspheres
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