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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2023

Synthesis of Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid and Its Application in Biomedical Materials.

Minjian Cai, Yumin Han, Xianhong Zheng, Baigong Xue, Xinyao Zhang, Zulpya Mahmut, Yuda Wang, Biao Dong, Chunmei Zhang, Donghui Gao and 1 more

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Minjian CaiDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.ORCID 0009-0008-6491-7789
Yumin HanDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Xianhong ZhengDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Baigong XueDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Xinyao ZhangDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Zulpya MahmutDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Yuda WangDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Biao DongState Key Laboratory on Integrated Optoelectronics, College of Electronic Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
Chunmei ZhangDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.
Donghui GaoDepartment of Anesthesiology and Operating Room, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Jilin University, Changchun 130012, China.
Jiao SunDepartment of Cell Biology and Medical Genetics, College of Basic Medical Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130021, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3868-368X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) is a natural polymer composed of glutamic acid monomer and it has garnered substantial attention in both the fields of material science and biomedicine. Its remarkable cell compatibility, degradability, and other advantageous characteristics have made it a vital component in the medical field. In this comprehensive review, we delve into the production methods, primary application forms, and medical applications of γ-PGA, drawing from numerous prior studies. Among the four production methods for PGA, microbial fermentation currently stands as the most widely employed. This method has seen various optimization strategies, which we summarize here. From drug delivery systems to tissue engineering and wound healing, γ-PGA's versatility and unique properties have facilitated its successful integration into diverse medical applications, underlining its potential to enhance healthcare outcomes. The objective of this review is to establish a foundational knowledge base for further research in this field.

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drug deliverypoly-γ-glutamic acidpreparation methods of γ-PGAtissue engineeringwound healing

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PMID38203869
PMCPMC10779536

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