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Publications [#62144] of Kam W. Leong

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  1. Leong, K. W. and Brott, B. C. and Langer, R., BIOERODIBLE POLYANHYDRIDES AS DRUG-CARRIER MATRICES. I: CHARACTERIZATION, DEGRADATION, AND RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS., Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, vol. 19 no. 8 (1985), pp. 941 - 955
    (last updated on 2007/04/13)

    Abstract:
    Polyanhydrides based on a variety of aromatic and aliphatic dicarboxylic acids were developed as bioerodible carrier matrices for controlled delivery applications. The high hydrolytic reactivity of the anhydride linkage provides an intrinsic advantage over other classes of bioerodible polymers in versatility and control of degradation rates. The polymers were characterized by infrared (IR), differential scanning calorimetry, gel permeation chromatography, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Near zero-order degradation kinetics were observed for the hydrophobic polyanhydrides over several months. Close correlation of polymer degradation and drug release was also observed in other injection-molded samples (10% loading), suggesting a release mechanism that was dominantly degradation controlled. Degradation of these polyanhydrides was pH sensitive, being enhanced in high pH, and became more stable in acidic conditions.

    Keywords:
    POLYMERS - Biodegradation;PLASTICS - Injection Molding;BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - Patient Treatment;


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