4D Biomaterials

4D Biomaterial's mission is to commercialize a new class of materials – liquid resins that can be printed into solid 3D scaffold implants to help patients recover from major medical procedures.

The polymers and their degradation products are non-toxic and their properties can be tuned to suit a wide range of tissue regeneration applications. These 3-D printable resin inks will enable medical implants to be fitted to the exact shape and dimensional requirements of each patient, optimizing outcomes in applications such as cancer treatment, degenerative spinal conditions, and reconstructive surgery.

Initial in-vitro and in-vivo testing has provided strong evidence of the anticipated biocompatibility and tissue regeneration properties that will enable multiple stakeholders in the health sector to benefit from improved treatment options for a range of life-changing conditions, not least the patients themselves.

The polycarbonate-urethane-based resins, marketed under the tradename 4Degra™, are novel bioresorbable materials with good shape memory, tuneable mechanical and chemical properties, and promising tissue-healing performance.

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