Classification of Enzymatically Resorbable Biopolymers

Accessibility between the chemical bonds of the polymer chain and the active site of the enzyme Long, flexible monomer chains which reduce the level of crystallinity of the polymer Hydrophilic as well as hydrophobic segments within the same polymer chain 

Various enzymatically resorbable polymers are currently under in vitro and in vivo investigation with a view to applying them to clinical practice for different biomedical applications due to their unique advantages. However, their limited mechanical properties restrict their use. Most of these biopolymers are used in the form of hydrogels, nanofibers, or thin films. With some modifications, some of these biopolymers have the potential to be spun into fibers for biomedical textile applications. This section deals with the major enzymatically resorbable biopolymers. Table 6.2 shows the classification of enzymatically resorbable polymers that have been studied and/or are used for various biomedical applications [1,2,4]. 

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