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Poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide)

ester terminated, Mw 50,000-75,000

Synonym(s):

Lactel® B6006-1, PLGA

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Linear Formula:
[C3H4O2]x[C2H2O2]y
MDL number:
MFCD00131930
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24866924
NACRES:
NA.23

form

amorphous

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide 85:15

mol wt

Mw 50,000-75,000

degradation timeframe

<6 months

viscosity

0.55-0.75 dL/g, 0.1 % (w/v) in chloroform(25 °C)

transition temp

Tg 45-50 °C

solubility

ethyl acetate, chloroform, acetone and THF: soluble

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

OCC(O)=O.CC(O)C(O)=O

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General 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

Controlled release of bioactive agents, sutures and bioabsorbable implantable devices.

Physical form

Biocompatible, biodegradable polymer.

Legal Information

Lactel is a registered trademark of Evonik Corp

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Preparation and characterization of poly (D, L-lactide-co-glycolide) microspheres for controlled release of human growth hormone
Capan Y, et al.
Aaps Pharmscitech, 4(2), 147-156 (2003)
Fabrication of blended polycaprolactone/poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid)/?-tricalcium phosphate thin membrane using solid freeform fabrication technology for guided bone regeneration
Shim JH, et al.
Tissue Engineering: Part A, 19(3-4), 317-328 null
Manjae Gil et al.
Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 5(6), 1800024-1800024 (2018-06-26)
Anisotropically compartmentalized microparticles have attracted increasing interest in areas ranging from sensing, drug delivery, and catalysis to microactuators. Herein, a facile method is reported for the preparation of helically decorated microbuilding blocks, using a modified electrohydrodynamic cojetting method. Bicompartmental microfibers
Ayelen L Helling et al.
Tissue engineering. Part A, 25(3-4), 214-223 (2018-10-04)
In human skin the junction between the epidermis and dermis undulates. Epidermal stem cells pattern according to their position relative to those undulations. Here we describe a rig in which epidermal cells are cultured on a collagen-coated poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) membrane.
Rongcai Liang et al.
International journal of pharmaceutics, 454(1), 344-353 (2013-07-23)
Peptide or protein degradation often occurs when water flows into the dosage form. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of water on exenatide acylation in poly(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) microspheres. Exenatide-loaded PLGA microspheres were incubated at different relative
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