Capítulo de livro

Controlled release of biologically active compounds from bioerodible polymers

2006; Elsevier BV; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/b978-008045154-1/50001-0

Autores

J. Heller,

Tópico(s)

Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

Resumo

This article reviews the controlled release of biologically active agents by the erosion or chemical degradation of a polymer matrix into which the agent is incorporated. Chemically bound active agents and work on steroid release from cholesterol implants are not covered. The mechanisms of polymer erosion discussed are: cross-linked scission; hydrolysis, ionization or protonation of pendant groupts; backbone cleavage. Drug release studies are dealt with under each of these headings.

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