| abstract |
The present invention relates to functionalized prepolymers and to biocompatible polymer networks, especially biodegradable polymer networks obtainable by polymerization of the functionalized prepolymers by for example ultraviolet (UV), redox, and/or heat radical polymerization. Functionalized prepolymers (macromers) are obtainable by reaction of a prepolymer comprising at least one alcohol, amine, and/or sulfhydril group, with an unsaturated monoesterified dicarbonic acid, especially fumaric acid monoethyl ester. |