Drug release mechanisms from bioerodible polymers for stent application

Abstract

List of Figures List of Tables Chapter 1 Table of Contents 2.6.3 2.6.4 Effect of polymer crystallinity 2.6.5 2.6.6 Effect of composition 2.6.7 Effect of pH 2.6.8 Effect of fluid flow 2.6.9 Effect of processing 2.6.10 Effect of temperature 2.6.1 Effect of strain 2.6.12 Effect of plasticizer 2.6.13 Effect of sterilization 2.6.14 Effect of enzymes Effect of size of the matrix Effect of average molecular weight 2.7 Biocompatibility and Bio-elimination 2.7.1 Biocompatibility 2.7.2 Bio-elimination 2.8 Mechanical properties 2.9 Biopolymer characteristics 2.9.1 PGA and PLGA 2.