Mini-Review
Hyperbranched Poly (Ester)S from renewable Bio Monomers by Design: Nontoxic Platforms for the delivery of therapeutic agents
Bob A Howell1*, Tracy Zhang1,2 and Patrick R Smith1
1Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Central Michigan University, USA
2Michigan State University-St. Andrews, USA
Bob A Howell, Science of Advanced Materials, Center for Applications in Polymer Science, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859-0001, USA.
Received Date: September 19, 2019; Published Date: October 11, 2019
Synopsis
Hyperbranched poly(ester)s from adipic or succinic acid and glycerol generated under conditions which permit high monomer conversion without gelation and assure the presence of hydroxyl endgroups may serve as effective platforms for the delivery of therapeutic agents. Active agents may be attached by esterification at the end groups. Smooth, sustained release of the therapeutic agent may be achieved hydrolytically.
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Bob A Howell, Tracy Zhang, Patrick R Smith. Hyperbranched Poly (Ester)S from renewable Bio Monomers by Design: Nontoxic Platforms for the delivery of therapeutic agents. Sci J Research & Rev. 2(2): 2019. SJRR.MS.ID.000531.