PEG-PCL Microspheres
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General Information
- Product Name: PEG-PCL Microspheres
- CAS: PEG 25322-68-3; PCL 24980-41-4
- Catalog: CI-MIC-005
- Applications: Medical beauty, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine, drug delivery
PEG-PCL microspheres are an important type of amphiphilic polymer microspheres that combine the properties of polyethylene glycol (PEG) and polycaprolactone (PCL). These microspheres have gained significant attention in biomedical applications due to their unique properties.
| Items | Specification |
| Viscosity-Average Molecular Weight | 30,000-50,000; 70,000-90,000; 90,000-110,000 g/mol (customizable) |
| Molecular Weight Distribution (GPC) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Particle Size | 20-40μm, 40-60μm |
| Span | ≤ 0.7 |
Key Characteristics
- Biocompatibility: PEG provides excellent compatibility with biological tissues, minimizing immune response.
- Biodegradability: PCL allows the microspheres to degrade naturally within the body, reducing the need for removal after completing their function.
- Biosafety: These materials are considered safe for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Applications
- Medical Beauty: PEG-PCL microspheres are used for controlled delivery of bioactive agents, enhancing skin hydration, anti-aging effects, and rejuvenation with superior biocompatibility, stability, and prolonged release performance.
- Tissue Engineering: In tissue engineering, PEG-PCL microspheres serve as scaffolds or carriers for cells and growth factors. Their biocompatibility and degradability make them ideal for promoting tissue regeneration and healing.
- Regenerative Medicine: PEG-PCL microspheres are also being explored in regenerative medicine, where they help in the repair and replacement of damaged tissues. Their tunable properties allow them to be customized for specific applications, such as promoting bone, cartilage, or skin regeneration.
- Drug Delivery: One of the most notable uses of PEG-PCL microspheres is in drug delivery. Their amphiphilic nature allows them to encapsulate both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, providing controlled and sustained release, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and reducing side effects.
Alfa Chemistry offers high-quality PEG-PCL microspheres, known for their excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, and biosafety, ideal for applications in medical beauty, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
