Synthesis and properties of photocross-linked poly(propylene fumarate)scaffolds 

 -  J. Biomater. Sci. Polymer Ed., 12, p.673-687, 2001 .
<br/><br/> The photocross-linking of poly(propylene fumarate)(PPF)to form porous scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications was investigated. PPF was cross-linked using the photoinitiator bis(2,4,6-trimethylbenzoyl)phenylphosphine oxide (BAPO)and exposure to 30 min of long wavelength ultraviolet (UV)light. The porous photocross-linked PPF scaffolds (6.5 mm diameter cylinders)were synthesized by including a NaCl porogen (70, 80, and 90 wt 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>TISSUE ENGINEERING SCAFFOLD<br/>BIODEGRADABLE POLYMER<br/>PHOTOCROSS-LINKING