Polymer Science Faculty Research
Title
Nitric oxide-modified linear poly(ethylenimine) fibers and uses therefor
Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
4-19-2001
Abstract
A novel coating for medical devices provides nitric oxide delivery using nanofibers of linear poly(ethylenimine)diazeniumdiolate. Linear poly(ethylenimine)diazeniumdiolate releases nitric oxide (NO) in a controlled manner to tissues and organs to aid the healing process and to prevent injury to tissues at risk of injury. Electrospun nanofibers of linear poly(ethylenimine)diazeniumdiolate deliver therapeutic levels of NO to the tissues surrounding a medical device while minimizing the alteration of the properties of the device. A nanofiber coating, because of the small size and large surface area per unit mass of the nanofibers, provides a much larger surface area per unit mass while minimizing changes in other properties of the device.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Daniel and Reneker, Darrell, "Nitric oxide-modified linear poly(ethylenimine) fibers and uses therefor" (2001). Polymer Science Faculty Research. 480.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/polymerscience_ideas/480