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Poly(anhydride) administration in high doses in vivo: studies of biocompatibility and toxicology
C Laurencin1, A Domb, C Morris
1Harvard-M.I.T., Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Abstract:
Poly(anhydrides) proposed for use as vehicles for controlled drug delivery were administered subcutaneously in Sprague-Dawley rats at two dosage levels (800 mg/kg rat and 2400 mg/kg rat) for a period of eight weeks. Biocompatibility was assessed using a number of methods. Thirty-six clinical chemistry and hematology parameters were monitored throughout the study. Blood values were statistically analyzed for any possible effects due to the implanted polymer. After 8 weeks, rats were sacrificed and complete necropsies were performed. Histological evaluations of 33 organ sites including heart, lung, liver, kidney, and brain were performed. In addition, subcutaneous implant sites were excised and examined both grossly and microscopically. Results from evaluations of blood chemistry and hematology data, organ analyses and local implant site analyses overall demonstrated that the poly(anhydride) biomaterial possessed excellent in vivo biocompatibility.
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