[A novel orthopaedic biodegradable polymer and its biocompatibility]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 2005 Feb;22(1):25-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Copolymer of polycaprolactone (PCL) and polylactic acid (PLA) was synthesized and catalyzed using Y (CF3COO)3/AL (I-Bu)3. The biocompatibility was evaluated by means of biochemistry, immunocytochemistry, and by cytotoxity test. This novel orthopedic biodegradable polymer can serve as an ideal orthopedic biodegradable implants, and adjustment of molecular weight and ratio of polymers can control its degradation period.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Absorbable Implants*
  • Animals
  • Bone Substitutes*
  • Catalysis
  • Female
  • Lactic Acid / chemistry*
  • Male
  • Materials Testing*
  • Polyesters / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Rats
  • Rats, Wistar

Substances

  • Bone Substitutes
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • polycaprolactone
  • Lactic Acid
  • poly(lactide)