PLGA Microspheres
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General Information
- Product Name: PLGA Microspheres
- CAS: 26780-50-7
- Catalog: CI-MIC-004
- Applications: Medical beauty, drug sustained release, targeted drug delivery, cosmetics
PLGA (Polylactic-co-glycolic acid) microspheres are biodegradable polymeric particles composed of a copolymer of lactic acid and glycolic acid. They are known for their capacity to degrade in the body while serving various medical and pharmaceutical functions.
| Items | Specification |
| Viscosity-Average Molecular Weight | 10,000-20,000; 30,000-40,000; 60,000-80,000 g/mol (customizable) |
| Molecular Weight Distribution (GPC) | ≤ 2.0 |
| Particle Size | 20-40μm, 40-56μm |
| Span | ≤ 0.8 |
Key Characteristics
- Biocompatibility: PLGA microspheres are highly compatible with biological tissues, minimizing the risk of immune reactions or toxicity.
- Non-Toxicity: The materials used in PLGA microspheres do not release harmful substances, making them safe for use in medical applications.
- Forming Capabilities: They exhibit excellent properties for forming microspheres and films, which are crucial for their application in various medical devices.
Applications
- Medical Beauty: PLGA microspheres are used for sustained release of active ingredients, promoting anti-aging, skin repair, and long-lasting moisturization with excellent biocompatibility and safe biodegradation.
- Tissue Engineering Scaffolds: They serve as scaffolding materials in tissue engineering, supporting the growth and development of new tissues.
- Drug Delivery Systems: PLGA microspheres are used to encapsulate pharmaceuticals, allowing for controlled and sustained release of drugs over time.
- Sustained Release Systems: They provide a mechanism for the gradual release of medications, enhancing therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance.
- Degradable Surgical Sutures: PLGA microspheres can be incorporated into sutures that degrade naturally over time, eliminating the need for suture removal.
- Anti-Adhesion Films: They are used to create films that prevent unwanted tissue adhesion during the healing process post-surgery.
- Additional Medical Materials: PLGA microspheres are also used in various other applications, including biodegradable materials and medical implants.
Alfa Chemistry's PLGA microspheres offer biodegradable, biocompatible solutions for medical beauty, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and medical applications, providing controlled release and enhanced therapeutic outcomes in advanced biomedical technologies. For more information, please feel free to contact us.
