PLGA‐PEG‐PLGA Polymer: From Synthesis to Advanced Pharmaceutical Applications

• Published in: Advances in polymer technology Vol. 2025; no. 1
• Main Authors: Strus, Bartosz, Szterk, Arkadiusz
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2025; Wiley
• Subjects: Acids; Biocompatibility; Biodegradation; Block copolymers; Body temperature; Cancer; Chemical synthesis; Chemotherapy; Copolymers; Drug carriers; Drug delivery systems; Drugs; Exenatide; Hydrogels; In vivo methods and tests; Molecular weight; Polyethylene glycol; Polymer industry; Polymerization; Polymers; Ratios; Ring opening polymerization; Sol-gel processes; Technology application; Temperature; Toxicity; Vehicles
• ISSN: 0730-6679; 1098-2329
• DOI: 10.1155/adv/8899828

This paper presents an in‐depth analysis of the PLGA‐PEG‐PLGA polymer, focusing on its synthesis and applications in advanced drug delivery systems (DDSs). PLGA‐PEG‐PLGA, a triblock copolymer, gains attention due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and thermosensitive properties, making it su...