Whole Body Postmortem Angiography with a High Viscosity Contrast Agent Solution Using Poly Ethylene Glycol as Contrast Agent Dissolver

2008 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 465-468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian Jackowski ◽  
Anders Persson ◽  
Michael J. Thali
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Contrast Agent ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Postmortem Angiography ◽  
Viscosity Contrast ◽  
Poly Ethylene

scholarly journals Effect of Molecular Weight on Gelling and Viscoelastic Properties of Poly(caprolactone)–b-Poly(ethylene glycol)–b-Poly(caprolactone) (PCL–PEG–PCL) Hydrogels

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 2372
Author(s):  
Noam Y. Steinman ◽  
Noam Y. Bentolila ◽  
Abraham J. Domb
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Mechanical Strength ◽  
High Viscosity ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Simple Modification ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Poly Caprolactone ◽  
Injectable Fillers ◽  
Potential Use

Hydrogels based on poly(caprolactone)–b-poly(ethylene glycol)–b-poly(caprolactone) (PCL–PEG–PCL) have been evaluated extensively as potential injectable fillers or depots for controlled release of drugs. Common drawbacks of these copolymer systems include instability of aqueous solutions and low mechanical strength of gels, issues which are commonly overcome by adding pendant groups to the end of the copolymer chains. Here, a systematic study of the effects of increasing polymer molecular weight (MW) is presented, utilizing PEG blocks of MW 2, 4 or 8 kDa. Triblock copolymers were prepared by the ring-opening polymerization of Ɛ-caprolactone by PEG. Copolymers prepared with PEG MW 2 kDa did not form hydrogels at any copolymer molecular weight. Copolymers prepared with PEG MW 4 kDa formed gels at MW between 11 and 13.5 kDa, and copolymers prepared with PEG MW 8 kDa formed gels at MW between 16 and 18 kDa. Copolymers with PEG block 8 kDa formed hydrogels with high viscosity (17,000 Pa·s) and mechanical strength (G′ = 14,000 Pa). The increased gel strength afforded by increased molecular weight represents a simple modification of the reactants used in the reaction feed without added synthetic or purification steps. Shear-thinning of PCL-PEG-PCL triblock copolymer hydrogels allowed for injection through a standard 23G syringe, allowing for potential use as dermal fillers or drug delivery depots.

PIEZOELECTRIC PROPERTIES OF POLY(3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE-CO-3-HEDROXYBUTYRATE)-CO-POLY(ETHYLENE GLYCOL) PRODUCED BY CONTROLLED MICROBIOLOGICAL BIOSYNTHESIS

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anton Bonartsev ◽  
Vera Voinova ◽  
Elizaveta Akoulina ◽  
Andrey Dudun ◽  
Irina Zharkova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Piezoelectric Properties ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Thermosensitives hydrogels based on poly (ethylene glycol): I. Synthesis, characterization and release

2007 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 431-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahar Bartil ◽  
Mahmoud Bounekhel ◽  
Cedric Calberg ◽  
Robert Jerome
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Quantifying Heart Valve Interstitial Cell Contractile State Using Highly Tunable Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Hydrogels

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Khang ◽  
Andrea Gonzalez Rodriguez ◽  
Megan E. Schroeder ◽  
Jacob Sansom ◽  
Emma Lejeune ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Heart Valve ◽  
Interstitial Cell ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Contractile State ◽  
Poly Ethylene

Tissue Distribution and Systemic Toxicity Evaluation of Raloxifene Targeted Polymeric Micelles of Poly (Styrene-Maleic Acid)-Poly (Amide- Ether-Ester-Imide)-Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Loaded With Docetaxel in Breast Cancer Bearing Mice

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 280-291 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaleh Varshosaz ◽  
Farshid Hassanzadeh ◽  
Batool Hashemi-Beni ◽  
Mohsen Minaiyan ◽  
Saeedeh Enteshari
Keyword(s):  
Side Effects ◽  
Antitumor Activity ◽  
Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Tissue Distribution ◽  
Tumor Cells ◽  
Maleic Acid ◽  
Polymeric Micelles ◽  
Poly Ethylene Glycol ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Ether Ester

Background: Due to the low water solubility of Docetaxel (DTX), it is formulated with ethanol and Tween 80 with lots of side effects. For this reason, special attention has been paid to formulate it in new drug nano-carriers. Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the safety, antitumor activity and tissue distribution of the novel synthesized Raloxifene (RA) targeted polymeric micelles. Methods: DTX-loaded RA-targeted polymeric micelles composed of poly(styrene-maleic acid)- poly(amide-ether-ester-imide)-poly(ethylene glycol) (SMA-PAEE-PEG) were prepared and their antitumor activity was studied in MC4-L2 tumor-bearing mice compared with non-targeted micelles and free DTX. Safety of the micelles was studied by Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) staining of tumors and major organs of the mice. The drug accumulation in the tumor and major organs was measured by HPLC method. Results: The results showed better tumor growth inhibition and increased survival of mice treated with DTX-loaded in targeted micelles compared to the non-targeted micelles and free DTX. Histopathological studies, H&E staining of tumors and immunohistochemical examination showed the potential of DTX-loaded RA-targeted micelles to inhibit tumor cells proliferation. The higher accumulation of the DTX in the tumor tissue after injection of the micelles compared to the free DTX may indicate the higher uptake of the targeted micelles by the G-Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptors (GPER). Conclusion: The results indicate that RA-conjugated polymeric micelles may be a strong and effective drug delivery system for DTX therapy and uptake of the drug into tumor cells, and overcome the disadvantages and side effects of conventional DTX.

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