PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES
• Antimicrobial coatings
• Antifouling coatings for implantable medical devices
• Drug-releasing antimicrobial films or coatings for wound healing or in-dwelling devices
• Protein films or coatings for directed cell adhesion and growth and for tissue engineering
ADVANTAGES
• Simple and versatile method applicable to three-dimensional substrates with complex geometries
• Biocompatible, stable, and degradable by design
TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION
This invention provides a simple method for making protein films or coatings for antifouling, antimicrobial, and tissue engineering applications. The films are water-stable, biocompatible and resistant to protein and bacterial fouling. The films can be fabricated on substrates with simple or complex geometries. The biodegradability of the films can be tuned to enable controlled release of functional or therapeutic agents.
ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR
Dr. Rotello is the Charles A. Goessmann Professor of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research team focuses on creating new functional materials for a variety of applications.
AVAILABILITY:
Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research
DOCKET:
UMA 18-019
PATENT STATUS:
Patent Pending
NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE
LEAD INVENTOR:
Vincent M. Rotello, Ph.D.
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