Shear-thinning Injectable Hydrogels for Multi-stage Drug Delivery

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Network materials which exhibit both shear thinning and self-healing properties are disclosed. The networks contain particles and gel-forming compounds. The networks are useful for a variety of biomedical uses, including drug delivery.

Researchers

Robert Langer / Mark Tibbitt / Eric Appel

Departments: Office of the Institute Professors
Technology Areas: Biomaterials & Bioelectronics: Medical Device Coatings / Chemicals & Materials: Nanotechnology & Nanomaterials, Polymers

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