Release of PLGA–encapsulated dexamethasone from microsphere loaded porous surfaces

The aim of the present study was to investigate the morphology and function of a drug eluting metallic porous surface produced by the immobilization of poly lactide-co-glycolide microspheres bearing dexamethasone onto plasma electrolytically oxidized Ti–6Al–7Nb medical alloy. Spheres of 20 µm diameter were produced by an oilin-water emulsion...

Enrichment of anodic MgO layers with Ag nanoparticles for biomedical applications

The growing fight against infections caused by bacteria poses new challenges for development of materials and medical devices with antimicrobial properties. Silver is a well known antimicrobial agent and has recently started to be used in nanoparticulate form, with the advantage of a high specific surface area and a continuous release of enough...