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Polymers for biodegradable medical devices XI. Microencapsulation studies: characterization of hydrocortisone-loaded poly-hydroxybutyrate-hydroxyvalerate microspheres

J. K. Embleton Biomaterials Research Group, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
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B. J. Tighe Biomaterials Research Group, Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK
Pages 737-752 | Published online: 29 Sep 2008

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