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Polymeric Microspheres for Medical Applications

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Synthetic polymeric microspheres find application in a wide range of medical applications. Among other applications, microspheres are being used as bulking agents, embolic- or drug-delivery particles. The exact composition of the spheres varies with the application and therefore a large array of materials has been used to produce microspheres. In this review, the relation between microsphere synthesis and application is discussed for a number of microspheres that are used for different treatment strategies.

Source: Materials

DOI: 10.3390/ma3063537

Authors: Ketie Saralidze, Leo H. Koole, Menno L.W. Knetsch

Institution: Maastricht University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Drug Delivery Systems

Subfield: Pharmaceutical Science

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137