Controlled molecular weight reduction of polymers

Details Controlled molecular weight reduction of polymers Controlled molecular weight reduction of polymers

1994-03-02

1996-02-13

Nutter, Nathan M.

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Carbohydrates or derivatives

127 67, 127 69, 127 71, C07G 1700

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054912270

ABSTRACT:
A method for the controlled molecular weight reduction of a polymer which comprises subjecting the polymer to pressure homogenization is disclosed. The preferred polymers are polysaccharides, particularly hyaluronic acid.

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