abstract |
The present invention relates to a biodegradable stent consisting of an inner biodegradable metal scaffold and an outer polymeric coating. This biodegradable coating preferably consists of a biodegradable polymer, such as anti-inflammatory agents, cell proliferation inhibitors, cytotoxic agents, anti-proliferative agents, anti-microtubules, anti-angiogenic agents, anti-restriction agents (anti-stenosis) agents, antifungal agents It may further comprise one or more pharmacologically active substances, such as antitumor agents, antimigration agents, thrombogen agents and / or antithrombogen agents. |