MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641100078 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences on August 19, 2026, for Gelatin-Alginate Biopolymeric Matrix Enriched With Punica Granatum And Moringa Oleifera For The Management Of Periodontal Disease.
Inventors include Dr. Varun Batra; Dr. Arvina Rajasekar; and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a phytochemical-loaded gelatin-alginate biopolymeric matrix enriched with extracts of Punica granatum and Moringa oleifera for periodontal disease management. The invention combines the extracellular matrix-mimicking characteristics of gelatin with the sustained-release properties of sodium alginate to enhance stability and bioavailability of herbal bioactive compounds. The developed matrix exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound- healing, and biocompatible properties. The formulation may be used as a hydrogel, scaffold, periodontal dressing, local drug delivery device, or tissue-engineering matrix for promoting periodontal healing and regeneration. The invention provides a biodegradable, biocompatible, and cost-effective alternative for localized management of periodontal diseases.
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