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Biodegradable polymer formulations which allow delivery of biologically active agents to a target organ or organism at controlled rates over a prolonged period of time have been developed and studied.1,2 These biodegradable controlled-release systems offer the distinct advantage that no residual polymer remains following release of the drug and degradation of the polymer.
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Tani, N., Van Dress, M., Anderson, J.M. (1981). Hydrophilic/Hydrophobic Control of Steroid Release from a Cortisol — Polyglutamic Acid Sustained Release System. In: Lewis, D.H. (eds) Controlled Release of Pesticides and Pharmaceuticals. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-0737-3_7
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