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Biodegradable elastomers in drug delivery.

Brian G Amsden1

  • 1Queen's University, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. brian.amsden@chee.queensu.ca

Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery
|February 6, 2008
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Biodegradable elastomers are versatile materials for controlled drug delivery. Their use is expanding in tissue engineering for scaffolds that offer both drug release and mechanical support.

Area of Science:

  • Polymer Science
  • Biomaterials Engineering
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Biodegradable elastomers are increasingly utilized for controlled drug delivery applications.
  • Recent advancements in tissue engineering have spurred the development of novel biodegradable elastomers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications of biodegradable elastomers in controlled release systems.

Main Methods:

  • Focused on literature where the polymer served as a demonstrably elastomeric delivery vehicle.
  • Systematic review of scientific publications on biodegradable elastomers for drug delivery.

Main Results:

  • Biodegradable elastomers are well-established in controlled release technologies.

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  • These materials show growing potential in advanced scaffolds for tissue regeneration.

    • Conclusions:

    • Biodegradable elastomers play a key role in current controlled release strategies.
    • Their integration into combination scaffolds enhances tissue engineering by providing mechanical stimulation and controlled release capabilities.