Q. Which of these polymers is used for controlled drug release in the body?
a. PLA
b. PHBV
c. PGA
d. PCL
PHBV is a copolymer of 3 – hydroxy butanoic acid, and (3 – hydroxypentanoic acid). It is used in controlled drug release in the body as the drug put in PHBV capsule is released after this polymer is degraded by enzymatic action.
