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PLGA microspheres

50 μm average diameter

Synonym(s):

Degradex® PLGA, PLGA Nanoparticles

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Linear Formula:
(C3H4O2)x(C2H2O2)y
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
NACRES:
NA.23

form

powder

Quality Level

100

average diameter

50 μm

density

1.3 g/cm3

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Degradex® is made with poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) with an L/G ratio of 50/50 and a Mw of 30,000.
To re-constitute:
  • Remove the product from freezer.
  • Wait until temperature rises to the ambient temperature.
  • Add DI water or buffer to the container.
  • Vortex and sonicate for 5 minutes to ensure the microspheres are well suspended.

Application

Plain PLGA particles for testing system compatibility in drug delivery research. Particles can be used as carriers by attaching drug or biological/chemical entities to particle surface. PLGA particles are used for controlled release, sustained release and targeted drug delivery.

Legal Information

Degradex is a registered trademark of Phosphorex, Inc.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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