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Tyramine functionalization of poly(glycerol sebacate) increases the elasticity of the polymer

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: over two weeks, showing good biodegradability and biocompatibility. We expect PGS-TA to be useful for applications in tissues and organs that are subjected to large reversible mechanical deformations.

Source: Journal of Materials Chemistry B

DOI: 10.1039/c7tb01078h

Authors: Xiaochu Ding, Yen-Lin Wu, Jin Gao, Albin Wells, Kee-Won Lee, Yadong Wang

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Language: English

Topic: biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties

Subfield: Biomaterials

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Awards: G1404350609, G9000194354

OpenAlex ID: W2733276552

FWCI: 0.81

Cites: 41

Cited by: 26

Related to: 10