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Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a [[Copolymer|copolymer]] composed of two different monomers, lactic acid and glycolic acid. This copolymer is a key player in the field of [[Polymer science|polymer science]] and [[Biomedical engineering|biomedical engineering]], due to its unique properties and wide range of applications. PLGA is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which makes it suitable for use in medical applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and medical implants. | Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a [[Copolymer|copolymer]] composed of two different monomers, lactic acid and glycolic acid. This copolymer is a key player in the field of [[Polymer science|polymer science]] and [[Biomedical engineering|biomedical engineering]], due to its unique properties and wide range of applications. PLGA is a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer, which makes it suitable for use in medical applications such as drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and medical implants. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79089.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a PLGA structure.]] | [[Image:Detail-79089.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a PLGA structure.|class=only_on_mobile]] | ||
[[Image:Detail-79090.jpg|thumb|center|A close-up view of a PLGA structure.|class=only_on_desktop]] | |||
==Chemical Structure== | ==Chemical Structure== | ||