15-026 - Honey-eluting cryogel for tissue engineering

Researchers

Scott A. Sell, Katherine Hixon, Era Jain and Parin Kadakia.

Summary

This intellectual property comprises a process for making a cryogel structure capable of incorporating and eluting honey for tissue engineering applications.  Due to the macroporous structure of the cryogel, the controlled elution of honey has been shown to provide a chemotactic gradient to promote cellular infiltration, promote angiogenesis, and increase cellular proliferation and matrix production. The incorporation of Manuka honey also provides an antimicrobial effect.

Intellectual Property Status

• U.S. patent pending