Absorbable polymers from functionalized amino acids

PMSE 239

Rao S. Bezwada, rao@bezwadabiomedical.com, Bezwada Biomedical LLC, P.O. Box 6357, Hillsborough, NJ 08844
This paper describes the synthesis of functionalized of amino acids, especially phenol containing amino acids, and absorbable polymers derived there from, that are useful for drug delivery, tissue engineering, stent coatings, stents, and implantable medical devices. Synthesis and characterization of these monomers and polymers will be presented. In Vitro hydrolysis and the controllable hydrolysis profiles will be discussed.