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Designing Polymers With Stimuli-Responsive Degradation For Biomedical Applications, Chuanfeng Li, Zhengyu Deng, Elizabeth R. Gillies
Designing Polymers With Stimuli-Responsive Degradation For Biomedical Applications, Chuanfeng Li, Zhengyu Deng, Elizabeth R. Gillies
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Early biomedical applications of polymers were in areas such as joint replacements and often involved durable polymers. However, biodegradable polymers are increasingly being used to perform temporary functions such as drug delivery or supporting cells, after which they can break down and be eliminated from the body. Polymers that degrade specifically in response to stimuli offer additional opportunities to control when and where this degradation occurs, enabling enhanced functions such as site-specific drug release and the early detection of disease. In this article, we will discuss recent advancements in the design, preparation, and application of stimuli-responsive polymer degradation. In …