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Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide), ester terminated, Mw 50000-75000

Basic Information Description Application Features And Benefits
Catalog Number ACMA00040457
Synonyms PLGA
Molecular Weight Mw 50,000-75,000
Molecular Formula [C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
Canonical SMILES OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O
Form amorphous
MDL Number MFCD00131930
NACRES NA.23
Packaging 1, 5 g in glass bottle
PubChem ID 24866924
Quality Level 100
Storage Temperature 2-8°C
Description Characteristic properties of ester terminated poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) are in vivo biodegradability, tunable drug release profile and very high encapsulation capacity.
Application PLGA polymers find uses in the production of biodegradable medical sutures and for controlled drug release. PLGA microspheres have been reported for use in controlled release of human growth hormone. Thin membranes of blended polymers constituting of PLGA/polycaprolactone/β-tricalcium phosphate have been used in guided bone regeneration.
Features And Benefits Features and Benefits
Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

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