Amphiphilic Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s: Potential Candidates for Medical Applications
Poly(3-hydroxy alkanoate)s, PHAs, have been very attractive as biomaterials due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility. These hydrophobic natural polyesters, PHAs, need to have hydrophilic character particularly for drug delivery systems. In this manner, poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) and hydro...
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| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Polymer Science |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/423460 |