607. Polyglycerols as Multi-Functional Platforms: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications
P. Pouyan, M. Cherri, R. Haag – 2022
The remarkable and unique characteristics of polyglycerols (PG) have made them an attractive candidate for many applications in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. The presence of multiple hydroxy groups on the flexible polyether backbone not only enables the further modification of the PG structure but also makes the polymer highly water-soluble and results in excellent biocompatibility. In this review, the polymerization routes leading to PG with different architectures are discussed. Moreover, we discuss the role of these polymers in different biomedical applications such as drug delivery systems, protein conjugation, and surface modification.
Title
607. Polyglycerols as Multi-Functional Platforms: Synthesis and Biomedical Applications
Author
P. Pouyan, M. Cherri, R. Haag
Date
2022
Identifier
DOI: 10.3390/polym14132684
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Citation
Polymers, 2022, 14, 13, 2684
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