Controlled release from coated polymer microparticles embedded in tissue-engineered scaffolds
Controlled release from coated polymer microparticles embedded in tissue-engineered scaffolds
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DOI:
10.3109/10611860108998777
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发表时间:
2001-01-01
影响因子:
4.5
通讯作者:
Marra, KG
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作者:
Hu, Y;Hollinger, JO;Marra, KG
The controlled release of proteins in tissue-engineered implants is being examined with the potential application to improve vascularization and hasten tissue growth. Bovine serum albumin (BSA), was encapsulated within poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) [PLGA] microparticles. The microparticles were coated with poly(vinyl alcohol) and incorporated into PLGA tissue-engineered scaffolds during fabrication. The release of BSA from PLGA microparticles, coated PLGA microparticles, and microparticles embedded in a porous PLGA scaffold was measured. We have developed a novel approach that will permit incorporation of coated polymeric microparticles during PLGA scaffold fabrication. Growth factors or drugs could be incorporated into the microparticles resulting in a long-term, controlled release.