PPDO/PCL/PEG Based Amphiphilic Polyurethanes with Controllable Degradation and Mechanical Retention

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• The study aims to develop polyamines that overcome the limitations of traditional polyesters in medical applications by enhancing degradation rates and mechanical properties.
• Developed poly(p-dioxanone)/polycaprolactone/polyethylene glycol (PPDO/PCL/PEG) based amphiphilic polyurethanes.
• Evaluated mechanical retention and degradation rates under simulated physiological conditions.
• Conducted in vitro assessments to measure the performance of the new polymer formulations.
• The developed amphiphilic polyurethanes exhibited significantly improved degradation rates compared to conventional polyesters (p<0.05).
• Mechanical retention was enhanced, maintaining structural integrity for longer periods in simulated environments.
• In vitro tests demonstrated superior biocompatibility and performance of PPDO/PCL/PEG over traditional options.

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