Carbodiimide cross-linked albumin for bioadhesives, surgical sealants and implantable devices

摘要

The invention provides methods and products relating to protein-based bioadhesives and surgical sealants, and implantable devices for drug delivery and prostheses. In particular, the invention relates to albumin-based methods and products. Methods and products of the invention are useful for adhering biological tissues to each other or to prosthetic devices, for sealing fluid or gaseous leaks in biological tissues, or for preparing bio-erodable devices. Methods and products of the invention are particularly useful in cardiovascular and pulmonary applications.