Ultrasensitive In Vitro and Ex Vivo Tracking of 13C-Labeled PEG–PLA Degradation Products by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry
Minh-Thuong Khong,
Vincent Darcos,
Jérôme Vialaret
et al.
Abstract:Copolymers of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and poly-(ethylene glycol) (PEG) are widely used in biomedical applications. As inactive ingredients in formulations, tracking their degradation byproducts in vivo stands as a major challenge but is a pivotal endeavor to ensure safety and further progress in clinical stages. Current bioanalytical methods used to monitor this degradation lack sensitivity and quantification precision. This study introduces a costeffective synthetic route for 13 C-labeled PEG−PLA copolymers, … Show more
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