PLGA (Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid))

PLGA is a synthetic biodegradable copolymer composed of lactic acid and glycalic acid monomers, widely used in medical and pharmaceutical applications where controlled degradation is required. The material is extensively employed in drug delivery systems, surgical implants, and tissue engineering scaffolds because it degrades predictably in physiological environments while maintaining initial structural integrity, making it a preferred alternative to permanent polymers when temporary mechanical support or staged therapeutic release is needed. Its established biocompatibility and FDA approval for medical devices have made it an industry standard in regenerative medicine and minimally invasive therapeutics.