Title: Modular Cytomimetic Biomaterials, Transport Studies, Preparation and Utilization Thereof

Author(s): Chaikof, Elliot L., Kacey G. Marra, John H. Chon

Entity: Emory University

Patent Number: US006699952 B2. Granted: Mar. 02, 2004.

Abstract:
A modular cytomimetic biocompatible biomaterial, comprising a phospholipid or phospholipid derivative comprising various functional groups (e. g., lipid, peptide, sugar) having specific chemical properties which can function as a modular surface design unit to be incorporated or appended to a desired substrate (e.g., a polymer or a metal) on which it is then polymerized in situ, thereby contributing new or specified biochemical characteristics to the polymerized and stabilized biomaterial.