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GlossaryPoly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)

biodegradable polymer used in medical and pharmaceutical applications

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer commonly used in medical and pharmaceutical applications, such as drug delivery systems and tissue engineering. It gradually breaks down into lactic acid and glycolic acid, which are naturally metabolized by the body, making it an ideal material for temporary implants and controlled-release medications.

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Minoxidil-Encapsulated Poly(L-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Nanoparticles with Hair Follicle Delivery Properties Prepared Using Solvent Evaporation and Sonication

research Minoxidil-Encapsulated Poly(L-Lactide-Co-Glycolide) Nanoparticles with Hair Follicle Delivery Properties Prepared Using Solvent Evaporation and Sonication

13 citations, February 2018 in “Bio-medical Materials and Engineering”

Minoxidil inside tiny particles can deliver more drug to hair follicles, potentially improving treatment for hair loss.

research Transdermal Delivery of Minoxidil Using HA-PLGA Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Alopecia

24 citations, October 2019 in “Biomaterials Research”

Minoxidil in HA-PLGA nanoparticles effectively treats alopecia through skin delivery.

research Biomaterials for In Situ Tissue Regeneration: Development and Perspectives

79 citations, January 2015 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B”

Smart biomaterials that guide tissue repair are key for future medical treatments.

research Biomaterials for Dermal Substitutes

1 citations, January 2016 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document concludes that a complete skin restoration biomaterial does not yet exist, and more clinical trials are needed to ensure these therapies are safe and effective.

research Skin Permeability and Transdermal Delivery Route of 50-nm Indomethacin-Loaded PLGA Nanoparticles

39 citations, August 2017 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces”

50-nm nanoparticles are better at penetrating skin and targeting hair follicles for drug delivery than 100-nm ones.

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