Biodegradable synthetic polymers for tissue engineering

This paper reviews biodegradable synthetic polymers focusing on their potential in tissue engineering applications. The major classes of polymers are briefly discussed with regard to synthesis, properties and biodegradability, and known degradation modes and products are indicated based on studies r...

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Main Authors: Gunatillake P. A., Adhikari R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AO Research Institute Davos 2003-05-01
Series:European Cells & Materials
Online Access:http://www.ecmjournal.org/journal/papers/vol005/vol005a01.php