Biodegradable Polyesters: Approaches to Increase Degradation Rates for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

are summarized, underscoring the need for careful consideration of testing parameters and the challenges arising from testing variability employed within the reported literature. Recent reports also highlight faster-degrading polyester systems for targeted biomedical applications, including regenerative engineering, drug delivery, women's health, and other medical devices. Overall, polyesters with accelerated rates of degradation will afford tremendous opportunities in bioresorbable devices and therapeutics.

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