Ocular biocompatibility of a poly(ortho ester) characterized by autocatalyzed degradation.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_342F6151322B
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Ocular biocompatibility of a poly(ortho ester) characterized by autocatalyzed degradation.
Journal
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research. Part A
Author(s)
Einmahl S., Ponsart S., Bejjani R.A., D'Hermies F., Savoldelli M., Heller J., Tabatabay C., Gurny R., Behar-Cohen F.
ISSN
1549-3296 (Print)
ISSN-L
1549-3296
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2003
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
67
Number
1
Pages
44-53
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov'tPublication Status: ppublish
Abstract
The biocompatibility of autocatalyzed poly(ortho ester) (POE(70)LA(30)), a viscous, hydrophobic, bioerodible polymer, was investigated. POE(70)LA(30) was synthesized, sterilized by gamma irradiation, and injected in rabbit eyes at adequate volumes through subconjunctival, intracameral, intravitreal, and suprachoroidal routes. Clinical examinations were performed postoperatively at regular time points for 6 mo, and histopathologic analysis was carried out to confirm tissular biocompatibility. After subconjunctival injection, the polymer was well tolerated and persisted in the subconjunctival space for about 5 weeks. In the case of intracameral injections, polymer biocompatibility was good; the POE(70)LA(30) bubble was still present in the anterior chamber for up to 6 mo after injection. No major histopathologic anomalies were detected, with the exception of a localized Descemet membrane thickening. After intravitreal administration, POE(70)LA(30) biocompatibility was excellent, and no inflammatory reaction could be detected during the observation period. The polymer was degraded in approximately 3 mo. Suprachoroidal injections of POE(70)LA(30) were reproducible and well tolerated. POE(70)LA(30) triggered a slight elevation of the retina and choroid upon clinical observation. The polymer was detectable in the suprachoroidal space for about 6 mo. No inflammatory reaction and no major retinal anomalies could be detected by histology. In conclusion, POE(70)LA(30) appears to be a promising biomaterial for intraocular application, potentially providing sustained drug delivery over an extended period of time, with a good tolerance.
Keywords
Animals, Biocompatible Materials/adverse effects, Biocompatible Materials/metabolism, Eye/metabolism, Eye/pathology, Inflammation/metabolism, Polymers/adverse effects, Polymers/metabolism, Rabbits, Time Factors
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