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Merck
CN

944211

Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid)-block-poly(glutamic acid)

PLGA average Mn 40,000, mol wt (PGlu average Mn 2,000), lactide:glycolide 50:50

Synonym(s):

Amphiphilic block copolymer, Glutamic acid, Lactic-co-glycolic acid-based polymer, PLGA, PLGA-b-PGA, PLGA-b-PGlu, Poly(DL-lactide-co-glycolide)-block-poly(glutamic acid), Poly(glutamic acid) block polymer, Polyaminoacids

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form

powder

Quality Segment

feed ratio

lactide:glycolide 50:50

mol wt

PLGA average Mn 40,000, (PGlu average Mn 2,000)

color

white to beige

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

PLGA-b-PGA block copolymer is a innovative material engineered to accelarate drug delivery and biomedical research. This amphiphilic copolymer combines the hydrophobic, biodegradable properties of PLGA with the hydrophilic, biocompatible nature of poly(glutamic acid) (PGA), offering unmatched versatility for tailored therapeutic applications.

Application

This polymer is a amphiphilic diblock copolymer composed of a hydrophobic PLGA block and a hydrophilic poly(glutamic acid) block. PLGA is a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer that has been approved by the FDA and the EMA for biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. Poly(glutamic acid) is biodegradable, non-toxic and non-immunogenic macromolecules. This biodegradable, biocompatible polymer can self-assemble to form nanoparticles, such as micelles and polymersomes, for controlled release of molecules applications


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Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable



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