PolyGlycolic Acid

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Key Facts

Abbreviation
PGA
Pronunciation
/ˌpɒliˈɡlaɪkɒlɪk ˈæsɪd/
Category
Academic & Science
Related Field
Chemistry

Examples in Context

  1. This study assessed open reduction and internal fixation of the osteochondral fragments with use of multiple polyglycolic acid rods.
  2. Polylactic acid ( PLA ) and polyglycolic acid ( PGA ) have been commercially available for human clinical use because of their satisfactory biocompatibility and biodegradation.
  3. Influence of Braiding Process on the Performance of Polyglycolic Acid Fibers during Degradation in Vitro
  4. To investigate the biological compatibility of artificial material of polyglycolic acid with peripheral nerve tissue.
  5. The synthesis, properties and application of different kinds of polyglycolic acid biodegradable polymers are introduced in this paper, especially the research progress of poly ( lactic acid-glycolic acid ) ( PLGA ) are reviewed in detail.

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