Factors Governing Biodegradation of Polymers

Biodegradable polymers are degraded in the biological system by hydrolysis, oxidation or by enzymatic actions. There are a number of parameters that can affect the [Pg.244]

Polymer Origin Application Drugentrapped/encapsulated/conjugated [Pg.245]

Collagen Natural Hydrogel, Nanoparticle, Tissue Engineering Hyaluronic acid and fibronectin [Pg.245]

Albumin Natural Nanoparticle, Crosslinking Agent Microsphere Salicyhc acid Ketoprofen, Paclitaxel [Pg.245]

Gelatin Natural Nanoparticles Microsphere, Hydrogel, Tissue Engineering, Gene Delivery, Plasmid DNA Paclitaxel, Cisplatin, bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP2) [Pg.245]