Lysozyme Release and Polymer Erosion Behavior of Injectable Implants Prepared from PLGA-PEG Block Copolymers and PLGA/PLGA-PEG Blends |
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Authors: | Vesna Milacic Steven P. Schwendeman |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences & the Biointerfaces Institute, University of Michigan, 2800 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, USA
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Abstract: | Purpose We evaluated the controlled release of lysozyme from various poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) 50/50-polyethylene glycol (PEG) block copolymers relative to PLGA 50/50. Methods Lysozyme was encapsulated in cylindrical implants (0.8 mm diameter) by a solvent extrusion method. Release studies were conducted in phosphate buffered saline +0.02% Tween 80 (PBST) at 37°C. Lysozyme activity was measured by a fluorescence-based assay. Implant erosion was evaluated by kinetics of polymer molecular weight decline, water uptake, and mass loss. Results Lysozyme release from an AB15 di-block copolymer (15% 5 kDa PEG, PLGA 28 kDa) was very fast, whereas an AB10 di-block copolymer (with 10% 5 kDa PEG, PLGA 45 kDa) and ABA10 tri-block copolymer (with 10% 6 kDa PEG, PLGA 27 kDa) showed release profiles similar to PLGA. We achieved continuous lysozyme release for up to 4 weeks from AB10 and ABA10 by lysozyme co-encapsulation with the pore-forming and acid-neutralizing MgCO3, and from AB15 by co-encapsulation of MgCO3 and blending AB15 with PLGA. Lysozyme activity was mostly recovered during 4 weeks. Conclusions These block co-polymers may have utility either alone or as PLGA blends for the controlled release of proteins. |
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