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Basinska T, Gadzinowski M, Mickiewicz D, Slomkowski S. Functionalized Particles Designed for Targeted Delivery. Polymers (Basel) 2021; 13:2022. [PMID: 34205672 PMCID: PMC8234925 DOI: 10.3390/polym13122022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Pure bioactive compounds alone can only be exceptionally administered in medical treatment. Usually, drugs are produced as various forms of active compounds and auxiliary substances, combinations assuring the desired healing functions. One of the important drug forms is represented by a combination of active substances and particle-shaped polymer in the nano- or micrometer size range. The review describes recent progress in this field balanced with basic information. After a brief introduction, the paper presents a concise overview of polymers used as components of nano- and microparticle drug carriers. Thereafter, progress in direct synthesis of polymer particles with functional groups is discussed. A section is devoted to formation of particles by self-assembly of homo- and copolymer-bearing functional groups. Special attention is focused on modification of the primary functional groups introduced during particle preparation, including introduction of ligands promoting anchorage of particles onto the chosen living cell types by interactions with specific receptors present in cell membranes. Particular attention is focused on progress in methods suitable for preparation of particles loaded with bioactive substances. The review ends with a brief discussion of the still not answered questions and unsolved problems.
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- Teresa Basinska
- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (M.G.); (D.M.)
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- Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 Lodz, Poland; (M.G.); (D.M.)
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Jangid AK, Pooja D, Jain P, Gupta N, Ramesan S, Kulhari H. Self-assembled and pH-responsive polymeric nanomicelles impart effective delivery of paclitaxel to cancer cells. RSC Adv 2021; 11:13928-13939. [PMID: 35423920 PMCID: PMC8697741 DOI: 10.1039/d1ra01574e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 04/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Chemotherapy is an essential component of breast cancer therapy, but it is associated with serious side effects. Herein, a pluronic F68-based pH-responsive, and self-assembled nanomicelle system was designed to improve the delivery of paclitaxel (PTX) to breast cancer cells. Two pH-responsive pluronic F68-PTX conjugates i.e. succinoyl-linked conjugate (F68-SA-PTX) and cis-aconityl-linked conjugate (F68-CAA-PTX) were designed to respond the varying pH-environment in tumour tissue. Although both the linkers showed pH-sensitivity, the F68-CAA-PTX exhibited superior pH-sensitivity over the F68-SA-PTX and achieved a more selective release of PTX from the self-assembled nanomicelles. The prepared nanomicelles were characterized by dynamic light scattering, transmittance electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and powder X-ray diffraction techniques. The anticancer activity of prepared nanomicelles and pure PTX were evaluated by 2D cytotoxicity assay against breast cancer cell line MDA-MB-231 and in the real tumour environments i.e. 3D tumor spheroids of MDA-MB-231 cells. The highest cytotoxicity effect of PTX was observed with F68-CAA-PTX nanomicelles followed by F68-SA-PTX and free PTX. Further, the F68-CAA-PTX nanomicelles also induced significant apoptosis with a combination of increase in ROS generation, decrease in the depolarisation of MMP and G2/M cell cycle arrest. These observed results provide a new insight for breast cancer treatment using pluronic nanomicelles.
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- Ashok Kumar Jangid
- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry, School of Science, RMIT University 124 La Trobe Street 3000 Melbourne Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
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- School of Nano Sciences, Central University of Gujarat Gandhinagar-382030 Gujarat India
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Meng FB, Zhang Q, Li YC, Li JJ, Liu DY, Peng LX. Konjac glucomannan octenyl succinate as a novel encapsulation wall material to improve curcumin stability and bioavailability. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 238:116193. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2019] [Revised: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Chu IM, Liu TH, Chen YR. Preparation and characterization of sustained release system based on polyanhydride microspheres with core/shell-like structures. JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH 2018. [DOI: 10.1007/s10965-018-1657-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Shi X, Xiang C, Liu Y, Lin H, Xu Y, Ji J. Preparation and evaluation of chitosan/β-cyclodextrin magnetic nanoparticles as a photodegradable and hydrophobic drug delivery carrier. J Appl Polym Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/app.45076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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- Xu Shi
- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical Engineering; College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chongqing; Chongqing 400030 China
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Ye F, Lei D, Wang S, Zhao G. Polymeric micelles of octenylsuccinated corn dextrin as vehicles to solubilize curcumin. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2016.08.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Ma Y, Liu J, Ye F, Zhao G. Solubilization of β-carotene with oat β-glucan octenylsuccinate micelles and their freeze-thaw, thermal and storage stability. Lebensm Wiss Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.lwt.2015.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Yun HM, Lee ES, Kim MJ, Kim JJ, Lee JH, Lee HH, Park KR, Yi JK, Kim HW, Kim EC. Magnetic Nanocomposite Scaffold-Induced Stimulation of Migration and Odontogenesis of Human Dental Pulp Cells through Integrin Signaling Pathways. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0138614. [PMID: 26382272 PMCID: PMC4575126 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0138614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2015] [Accepted: 08/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Magnetism is an intriguing physical cue that can alter the behaviors of a broad range of cells. Nanocomposite scaffolds that exhibit magnetic properties are thus considered useful 3D matrix for culture of cells and their fate control in repair and regeneration processes. Here we produced magnetic nanocomposite scaffolds made of magnetite nanoparticles (MNPs) and polycaprolactone (PCL), and the effects of the scaffolds on the adhesion, growth, migration and odontogenic differentiation of human dental pulp cells (HDPCs) were investigated. Furthermore, the associated signaling pathways were examined in order to elucidate the molecular mechanisms in the cellular events. The magnetic scaffolds incorporated with MNPs at varying concentrations (up to 10%wt) supported cellular adhesion and multiplication over 2 weeks, showing good viability. The cellular constructs in the nanocomposite scaffolds played significant roles in the stimulation of adhesion, migration and odontogenesis of HDPCs. Cells were shown to adhere to substantially higher number when affected by the magnetic scaffolds. Cell migration tested by in vitro wound closure model was significantly enhanced by the magnetic scaffolds. Furthermore, odontogenic differentiation of HDPCs, as assessed by the alkaline phosphatase activity, mRNA expressions of odontogenic markers (DMP-1, DSPP,osteocalcin, and ostepontin), and alizarin red staining, was significantly stimulated by the magnetic scaffolds. Signal transduction was analyzed by RT-PCR, Western blotting, and confocal microscopy. The magnetic scaffolds upregulated the integrin subunits (α1, α2, β1 and β3) and activated downstream pathways, such as FAK, paxillin, p38, ERK MAPK, and NF-κB. The current study reports for the first time the significant impact of magnetic scaffolds in stimulating HDPC behaviors, including cell migration and odontogenesis, implying the potential usefulness of the magnetic scaffolds for dentin-pulp tissue engineering.
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- Hyung-Mun Yun
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Research Center for tooth and periodontal tissue regeneration (MRC), School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Research Center for tooth and periodontal tissue regeneration (MRC), School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Research Center for tooth and periodontal tissue regeneration (MRC), School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Tissue Regeneration Engineering (ITREN), Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Nanobiomedical Science & BK21 PLUS NBM Global Research Center for Regenerative Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biomaterials Science, College of Dentistry, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea
- * E-mail: (ECK); (HWK)
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology & Research Center for tooth and periodontal tissue regeneration (MRC), School of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea
- * E-mail: (ECK); (HWK)
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Li J, Shin GH, Chen X, Park HJ. Modified curcumin with hyaluronic acid: Combination of pro-drug and nano-micelle strategy to address the curcumin challenge. Food Res Int 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2014.12.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fridlender M, Kapulnik Y, Koltai H. Plant derived substances with anti-cancer activity: from folklore to practice. FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE 2015; 6:799. [PMID: 26483815 PMCID: PMC4589652 DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2015.00799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 209] [Impact Index Per Article: 23.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 09/14/2015] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Plants have had an essential role in the folklore of ancient cultures. In addition to the use as food and spices, plants have also been utilized as medicines for over 5000 years. It is estimated that 70-95% of the population in developing countries continues to use traditional medicines even today. A new trend, that involved the isolation of plant active compounds begun during the early nineteenth century. This trend led to the discovery of different active compounds that are derived from plants. In the last decades, more and more new materials derived from plants have been authorized and subscribed as medicines, including those with anti-cancer activity. Cancer is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The number of new cases is expected to rise by about 70% over the next two decades. Thus, there is a real need for new efficient anti-cancer drugs with reduced side effects, and plants are a promising source for such entities. Here we focus on some plant-derived substances exhibiting anti-cancer and chemoprevention activity, their mode of action and bioavailability. These include paclitaxel, curcumin, and cannabinoids. In addition, development and use of their synthetic analogs, and those of strigolactones, are discussed. Also discussed are commercial considerations and future prospects for development of plant derived substances with anti-cancer activity.
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- *Correspondence: Hinanit Koltai, Institute of Plant Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Center, POB6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel,
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Lee WH, Loo CY, Young PM, Traini D, Mason RS, Rohanizadeh R. Recent advances in curcumin nanoformulation for cancer therapy. Expert Opin Drug Deliv 2014; 11:1183-201. [PMID: 24857605 DOI: 10.1517/17425247.2014.916686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Natural compounds are emerging as effective agents for the treatment of malignant diseases. Curcumin (diferuloylmethane), the active constituent of turmeric extract, has gained significant interest as a plant-based compound with anti-cancer properties. Curcumin is physiologically very well tolerated, with negligible systemic toxicity observed even after high oral doses administration. Despite curcumin's superior properties as an anti-cancer agent its applications are limited due to its low solubility and physico-chemical stability, rapid systemic clearance and low cellular uptake. AREAS COVERED This review focuses on the development of curcumin nano-particle formulation to improve its therapeutic index through enhanced cellular uptake, localization to targeted areas and improved bioavailability. The feasibility of nano-formulation in delivering curcumin and the limitations and challenges in designing and administrating the nano-sized curcumin particles are also covered in this review. EXPERT OPINION Nanotechnology is a promising tool to enhance efficacy and delivery of drugs. In this context, formulation of curcumin as nano-sized particles could reduce the required therapeutic dosages and subsequently reduced its cell toxicity. These nanoparticles are capable to provide local delivery of curcumin targeted to specific areas and thereby preventing systemic clearance. In addition, using specific coating, better pharmacokinetic and internalization of nano-curcumin could be achieved. However, the potential toxicity of nano-carriers for curcumin delivery is an important issue, which should be taken into account in curcumin nano-formulation.
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- Wing-Hin Lee
- University of Sydney, Advanced Drug Delivery Group, Faculty of Pharmacy , Sydney, New South Wales 2006 , Australia
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Novel thermosensitive hydrogels based on methoxy polyethylene glycol-co-poly(lactic acid-co-aromatic anhydride) for cefazolin delivery. NANOMEDICINE-NANOTECHNOLOGY BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE 2013; 10:553-60. [PMID: 24096031 DOI: 10.1016/j.nano.2013.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2013] [Revised: 08/30/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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UNLABELLED Thermosensitive micelles composed of a copolymer of methoxy polyethylene glycol (mPEG), polylactic acid (PLA), and 1,6-bis (p-carboxyphenoxy) hexane (CPH), namely methoxy polyethylene glycol-co-polylactic acid-co-aromatic anhydride (mPEG-PLCPHA), were fabricated for application as a promising hydrophilic drug carrier. The copolymer can self-assemble into micelles in PBS by hydrophobic interaction. The diameters of these micelles increased as the environmental temperature increased. An increase in viscosity with sol-to-gel transition occurred as temperature increased from room temperature to body temperature. During the in vitro degradation process, hydrogels demonstrated a more stable degradation rate. Both in vitro and in vivo cytotoxicity results showed that the materials had excellent biocompatibility due to less acidic products formation. In vitro cefazolin release profiles showed a stable release for 30 days. The hydrogel encapsulated cefazolin exhibited a good antibacterial effect. Based on these results, mPEG-PLCPHA can serve as an injectable depot gel for drug delivery. FROM THE CLINICAL EDITOR In this study, thermosensitive hydrogel encapsulated cefazolin was found to exhibit good antibacterial effects with sustained levels for up to 30 days, enabling the development of an injectable depot gel for long-term drug delivery.
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Biodegradable in situ gel-forming controlled vancomycin delivery system based on a thermosensitive mPEG-PLCPPA hydrogel. Polym Degrad Stab 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.polymdegradstab.2013.06.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Lai PL, Tsai-Yu Lin C, Hong DW, Yang SR, Chang YH, Chen LH, Chen WJ, Chu IM. Development of bioactive thermosensitive polymer–ceramic composite as bone substitute. Chem Eng Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ces.2012.11.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Lai PL, Hsu CC, Liu TH, Hong DW, Chen LH, Chen WJ, Chu IM. Mixed micelles from methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)–polylactide and methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)–poly(sebacic anhydride) copolymers as drug carriers. REACT FUNCT POLYM 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2012.07.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Lai PL, Hong DW, Liu TH, Lai ZT, Cheng MH, Chen LH, Chen WJ, Chu IM. Validity of poly(1, 6-bis-(p-carboxyphenoxy hexane)-co-(sebacic anhydride)) copolymer in biomedical application. J Appl Polym Sci 2012. [DOI: 10.1002/app.38597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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