PEPTIDE-HYDROGEL COMPOSITE

摘要

The present invention relates to polymers, especially polymers useful as hydrogels, and to use of hydrogels for repair or restoration of tissue. In particular, the polymers and hydrogels of the present invention can be used for the repair or restoration of cartilage, especially articular cartilage. The polymers comprise at least a monomer for binding water, a monomer for imparting mechanical properties and a monomer for binding to an extracellular protein. The hydrogels comprise a polymer comprising at least a monomer for binding water and a monomer for binding to an extracellular protein. Crosslinking polymers by binding of said extra-cellular matrix protein forms hydrogels.

主权项

1. A polymer for forming a hydrogel, the polymer including:
a first monomer for binding water; a second monomer for imparting mechanical properties to a hydrogel; and a third monomer for binding to an extra-cellular matrix protein.