PLA(50,000)-b-mPEG(4,000), Diblock polymer, Powder
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50356
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$318.00
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Product Description
High-grade, suitable for biomedical research.
Supplied as micronized powder.
(Polylactic Acid-b-polyethylene glycol) (PLA-b-mPEG) is a biodegradable block copolymer combining polylactic acid (PLA), a hydrophobic polyester, with polyethylene glycol (PEG), a hydrophilic polymer. This amphiphilic copolymer offers a balance between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, making it suitable for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biomedical applications. PLA provides biodegradability and mechanical strength, while the PEG component enhances water solubility and biocompatibility. The molecular weight of each segment can be customized, offering flexibility in tuning properties such as degradation rate, hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance, and mechanical properties.
PLA-b-mPEG is commonly used in controlled drug delivery systems, especially for hydrophobic drugs, where the PLA segment provides a controlled degradation profile and the PEG segment enhances solubility and stability. It is also used in creating hydrogels, nanoparticles, and micelles, facilitating applications in cancer therapy, wound healing, and implantable devices. PLA--bmPEG's biocompatibility and biodegradability make it a material of choice for developing temporary implants and scaffolds in tissue engineering.
Supplied as micronized powder.
(Polylactic Acid-b-polyethylene glycol) (PLA-b-mPEG) is a biodegradable block copolymer combining polylactic acid (PLA), a hydrophobic polyester, with polyethylene glycol (PEG), a hydrophilic polymer. This amphiphilic copolymer offers a balance between hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity, making it suitable for drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biomedical applications. PLA provides biodegradability and mechanical strength, while the PEG component enhances water solubility and biocompatibility. The molecular weight of each segment can be customized, offering flexibility in tuning properties such as degradation rate, hydrophobic/hydrophilic balance, and mechanical properties.
PLA-b-mPEG is commonly used in controlled drug delivery systems, especially for hydrophobic drugs, where the PLA segment provides a controlled degradation profile and the PEG segment enhances solubility and stability. It is also used in creating hydrogels, nanoparticles, and micelles, facilitating applications in cancer therapy, wound healing, and implantable devices. PLA--bmPEG's biocompatibility and biodegradability make it a material of choice for developing temporary implants and scaffolds in tissue engineering.
Synonyms/Acronyms:
PLA-b-mPEG PLA-mPEG