• Archives of Pharmacal Research
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• 제16권4호
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• pp.312-317
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• 1993

To confirm a new evaluation tedhnique for biodegradability of biopolymer microsphers in vivo condition, magnetic microsphere sytem was adopted for tracing the microspheres injected and lodged in micr. Microsphers of poly(DL-lactic acid), poly(L-alctic acid) and poly(DL-lactide-coglycolide)(PLGA) were prepared by solvent-extraction method and their organ distribution and biodegradation in mice was examined. Magnetic microspheres lodged in mice organs were recollected from the homogenates of mice organs with a constant flow magnetic separation apparatus. Recollected microspheres were observed by scanning electron microscopy and also were assayed for their magnetite ocntent by atomic absorption spectrophotometry to evaluate the biodegradability of polymeric microspheres. This method seems to be practical and simple to estimate the biodegradability of biopolymers over the conventional methods.

• 폴리머
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• 제26권5호
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• pp.582-588
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• 2002

DL-lactide의 단점을 개선할 목적으로 개환중합법으로 촉매로서 diethylzinc (ZnEt$_2$)를 사용하여, poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)를 세그먼트로서 도입한 블록공중합체를 합성하였다. 그 결과 DL-lactide에 대한 PEO세그먼트의 첨가비가 30% 이상에서는 조성비가 급격히 증가하였으며, 이들 공중합체를 캐스트법에 의해 필름으로 제작하여 6$0^{\circ}C$에서 2.5배 연신하여 인장실험을 실시하였다. 모든 공중합체 필름은 PDLLA에 대한 PEO에스테르 첨가비의 증대에 따라 탄성율이 저하되는 것이 관찰되어 세그먼트 도입에 의한 유연성의 증대를 확인하였으며 유연성이 요구되는 의용재료로서의 기대를 높였다.

• Macromolecular Research
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• 제16권7호
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• pp.631-636
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• 2008

The intrinsic viscosities were determined for poly(DL-lactic acid) (PDLLA) solutions in 1,2-dialkyl phthalate at temperatures ranging from 30 to $60^{\circ}C$. A series of dialkyl phthalate, in which the alkyl group was changed from methyl to propyl, was used as the solvent to control the solvent quality systematically. The intrinsic viscosity of the PDLLA solution was higher in the better quality solvent, with a higher molecular weight of PDLLA, and at lower temperatures. The unperturbed dimensions of the PDLLA molecule and polymer-solvent interaction parameter of PDLLA in dialkyl phthalate were deduced using extrapolation methods based on the temperature-dependent intrinsic viscosities. Slight shrinkage in the unperturbed chain dimension was observed, which resulted from a change in polymer conformation with temperature. It was also observed that the polymer-solvent interaction became more favorable with the dialkyl phthalate containing a shorter alkyl chain.

• 폴리머
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• 제24권3호
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• pp.431-436
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• 2000

폴리락트산의 열적 안정성과 기계적 물성을 개선하고자 측쇄에 벤젠고리를 함유한 천연 $\alpha$-히드록시산인 만델린산(mandelic acid)과 L-락트산을 직접 용액 축중합법으로 공중합체를 합성하고 그 열적, 물리적 성질 등을 조사하였다. 합성된 공중합체는 무정형이었으며, 만델린산의 함량이 증가할수록 유리전이온도와 분해개시온도가 상승함을 열분석을 통해 알 수 있었다. 또한 만델린산을 5, 10 wt% 함유한 공중합체의 필름의 경우 그 기계적 성질이 다소 향상된 결과를 얻었다.

• 대한두개안면성형외과학회지
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.1-4
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• 2016

Absorbable plates are used widely for fixation of facial bone fractures. Compared to conventional titanium plating systems, absorbable plates have many favorable traits. They are not palpable after plate absorption, which obviates the need for plate removal. Absorbable plate-related infections are relatively uncommon at less than 5% of patients undergoing fixation of facial bone fractures. The plates are made from a mixture of poly-L-lactic acid and poly-DL-lactic acid or poly-DL-lactic acid and polyglycolic acid, and the ratio of these biodegradable polymers is used to control the longevity of the plates. Degradation rate of absorbable plate is closely related to the chance of infection. Low degradation is associated with increased accumulation of plate debris, which in turn can increase the chance of infection. Predisposing factors for absorbable plate-related infection include the presence of maxillary sinusitis, plate proximity to incision site, and use of tobacco and significant amount of alcohol. Using short screws in fixating maxillary fracture accompanied maxillary sinusitis will increase the rate of infection. Avoiding fixating plates near the incision site will also minimize infection. Close observation until complete absorption of the plate is crucial, especially those who are smokers or heavy alcoholics. The management of plate infection is varied depending on the clinical situation. Severe infections require plate removal. Wound culture and radiologic exam are essential in treatment planning.

• 대한의용생체공학회:의공학회지
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• 제41권1호
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• pp.62-66
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• 2020

Controlled drug release is important for effective treatment of cancer. Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide) acid (PLGA) is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved polymer and have been extensively studied as drug delivery carriers with biodegradable and biocompatible properties. However, PLGA drug delivery carriers are limited due to the initial burst release of drug. Certain drugs require an early rapid release, but in many cases the initial rapid release can be inefficient, reducing therapeutic effects and also increasing side effects. Therefore, sustained release is important for effective treatment. Poly Lactic Acid stereo complex (PLA SC) is resistant to hydrolysis and has high stability in aqueous solutions. Therefore, in this work, PLGA based discoidal polymeric particles are modified by Poly Lactic Acid stereocomplex (PLAsc DPPs). PLAsc DPPs are 3 ㎛ in diameter, also showing a relatively sustained release profile. Fluorescein 5(6)-isothiocyanate (FITC) released from PLAsc DPPs was continuously observed until 38 days, which showed the initial release of FITC from PLAsc DPPs was about 3.9-fold reduced as compared to PLGA based DPPs at 1 hour.

• 폴리머
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• 제24권5호
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• pp.638-645
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• 2000

디올 또는 다가 알콜의 존재 하에서 DL-락트산 및 L-락티드를 연속 중합하여 선형 (ABA 형)과 스타형 ((AB)$_{n}$ 형)의 폴리락트산 입체블록 공중합체를 합성하고 분석하였다. 알콜의 함량에 따라 블록 공중합체의 분자량을 어느 정도 범위에서 조절할 수 있었으며, 합성된 중합체는 비교적 좁은 분자량 분포를 나타내었다. 폴리락트산 입체블록 공중합체의 유리전이온도는 5$0^{\circ}C$ 부근이었으며, 융점은 구조와 분자량에 따라 100~14$0^{\circ}C$ 범위에서 관찰되었다. 용융 엔탈피로부터 얻은 결정화도의 측정 결과로부터 블록구조를 갖는 공중합체는 D-입체이성질체 단량체의 높은 조성(~35%)에서도 결정화가 충분히 일어남을 확인하였는데 이는 유사한 조성의 랜덤 공중합체의 성질과 대비된다. 선형과 스타형 블록 공중합체의 경우 모두 열처리 온도와 시간에 따른 결정화도의 변화를 관찰하였다.다.

• 공업화학
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• 제34권3호
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• pp.285-290
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• 2023

폴리젖산(poly-lactic acid, PLA)은 옥수수 분말이나 sugar beets와 같은 천연 재료로부터 얻어지는 생분해성 및 생체적 합성을 가진 친환경적인 재료로 각광받고 있으며, 특히 적층가공에서 흔히 사용되는 석유로부터 추출된 ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene)의 대체재로 주목받고 있다. 그러나, PLA의 유리 전이 온도는 60 ℃로 비교적 낮아 열 저항성이 떨어질 뿐만 아니라 PLA는 취성이 강해 충격이 가해졌을 때 부러지는 현상이 발생한다는 단점이 있다. 따라서 PLA의 결정화도 및 연성을 증가시켜 단점을 보완하기 위해 젖산에 조핵제 또는 가소제 등을 첨가하는 연구가 활발히 진행되어 왔다. PEG (polyethylene glycol)은 PLA 사슬에 유동성을 주기 위해 가장 많이 연구된 가소제이나, PLA와 혼화되었을 때 자체적인 결정화가 진행되어 상온에서도 혼화물이 불안정해지며 상분리가 일어나게 된다. 따라서 PLA-PEG의 최적의 혼화 비율을 찾는 것이 필수적이다. 이번 연구에서는 가소제인 PEG를 첨가하였을 때 예측되는 두 물질 간의 혼화도를 Materials Studio 프로그램의 Molecular Dynamics를 이용하여 분석하였다. 특히, 젖산과 PEG의 함량 변화에 따른 혼화도와 젖산의 거울상 이성질체인 L-lactic acid 및 D-lactic acid의 함량에 따른 혼화도를 거시적인 관점에서 예측하였다.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.517-535
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• 2014

Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is one of the most effective biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles (NPs). It has been approved by the US FDA to use in drug delivery systems due to controlled and sustained-release properties, low toxicity, and biocompatibility with tissue and cells. In the present review, the structure and properties of PLGA copolymers synthesized by ring-opening polymerization of DL-lactide and glicolide were characterized using 1H nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, gel permeation chromatography, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and differential scanning calorimetry. Methods of preparation and characterization, various surface modifications, encapsulation of diverse anticancer drugs, active or passive tumor targeting and different release mechanisms of PLGA nanoparticles are discussed. Increasing experience in the application of PLGA nanoparticles has provided a promising future for use of these nanoparticles in cancer treatment, with high efficacy and few side effects.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제41권6호
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• pp.323-329
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• 2011

In order to develop new protein carrier replacing poly(DL-lactic acid-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) microspheres, succinylated pullulan acetate (SPA) was investigated to fabricate a long term protein delivery carrier. SPA microspheres loaded with lysozyme (Lys) as a model protein drug were prepared by a water/oil/water (W/O/W) double emulsion method. An acidity test of SPA copolymers after hydrolysis was performed to estimate the change of protein stability during releasing proteins from the microspheres. There was no pH change of SPA copolymers, but pH of PLGA polymers after hydrolysis was significantly decreased to around pH 2, indicating that the long-term stability of proteins released from SPA microspheres can be guaranteed. Loading efficiency of proteins into SPA microspheres was three times higher than those into conventional PLGA microspheres, indication of inducing stronger charge interaction between proteins and succinyl groups in SPA microspheres. Although initial burst behaviors were monitored in Lys-loaded SPA microspheres due to relatively strong hydrophilic succinyl segments in SPA microspheres, initial burst issues would be circumvented if the ratio of charge density of succinyl moieties and hydrophobic acetate groups is harmonically controlled. Therefore, in this study, a new attempt of protein delivery system was made and functional SPA was successfully confirmed as a new protein carrier.