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Reza Arshady

Bio: Reza Arshady is an academic researcher from Imperial College London. The author has contributed to research in topics: Copolymer & Styrene. The author has an hindex of 15, co-authored 23 publications receiving 1338 citations.

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TL;DR: A general survey of the manufacturing methods of microspheres and microcapsules based on biodegradable polyesters, including polylactides, polyglycolide, polyhydroxybutyrate, polycaprolactone, polycarbonates and related copolymers is presented in this paper.

282 citations

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TL;DR: This review describes the synthesis and physico-chemical properties of reactive and labelled microspheres useful for biomedical applications.

154 citations

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TL;DR: A methodological survey of coacervation/phase separation techniques employed for the preparation of microspheres and microcapsules is presented in this article, where basic features of macromolecular co-acervation are discussed, and a classification of different co-cervation procedures (i.e., simple, complex, aqueous and nonaqueous) is provided.
Abstract: A methodological survey of coacervation/phase separation techniques employed for the preparation of microspheres and microcapsules is presented. Basic features of macromolecular coacervation are discussed, and a classification of different coacervation procedures (i.e., simple, complex, aqueous, and nonaqueous) is provided. Microsphere formation and microencapsulation techniques based on coacervation/phase separation of gelatin, gelatin-acacia, and ethylcellulose are described, and those of a wide range of other polysaccharide derivatives and synthetic polymers are tabulated. The dependence of microsphere/microcapsule characteristics on manufacturing parameters and performance evaluation of microspherical/microcapsular products are also discussed.

154 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a methodological review of the preparation of albumin nano/microspheres and nano-microcapsules by suspension crosslinking is presented, and the dependence of microcapsule characteristics, namely hydration, biodegradability and core release, are also outlined.

141 citations

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TL;DR: A general review of preparative aspects of beaded polymer supports and gels (microbeads) is presented in this article, where basic features of manufacturing processes employed for beaded organic and inorganic polymers and gel are discussed.

133 citations


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01 Sep 2011-Polymers
TL;DR: This manuscript describes the various fabrication techniques for these devices and the factors affecting their degradation and drug release.
Abstract: In past two decades poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) has been among the most attractive polymeric candidates used to fabricate devices for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. PLGA is biocompatible and biodegradable, exhibits a wide range of erosion times, has tunable mechanical properties and most importantly, is a FDA approved polymer. In particular, PLGA has been extensively studied for the development of devices for controlled delivery of small molecule drugs, proteins and other macromolecules in commercial use and in research. This manuscript describes the various fabrication techniques for these devices and the factors affecting their degradation and drug release.

3,386 citations

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TL;DR: This review presents the most outstanding contributions in the field of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles used as drug delivery systems from 1990 through mid-2000.

3,284 citations

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TL;DR: This review discusses the various traditional and novel techniques (such as in situ microencapsulation) of preparing various drug loaded PLGA devices, with emphasis on preparing microparticles.

2,232 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the properties of lactic acid based polymers and the correlation to the structure of the polymers are discussed, including the thermophysical properties, the solubility, the miscibility, and the mechanical properties.

1,368 citations

Patent
19 Jul 1994
TL;DR: In this article, an anti-angiogenic factor and a polymeric carrier were used for embolization of blood vessels and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions.
Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions.

1,285 citations