PLGA or poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) is used in a host of Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved therapeutic devices, owing to its biodegradability and biocompatibility.
1 CAS.R.NO: 26780-50-7
2 DL-LA/GA ratio 85/15, 75/25, 50/50
3 Amorphous polymer Tg:45~55 IV(dl/g) 0.15~3.0
4 Application:
4.1 Medical antisticking film
4.2 Injection microcapsule.
4.3 Implants.
4.4 Tissue engineering and cell culture.
5 Advantage:
5.1 Good biocompatibility.
5.2 Nontoxic.