2025 0326 Microneedles 2 (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

2025 0326 Microneedles 2

Caption

The microneedles were fabricated from poly lactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA), an FDA-approved class of biodegradable polymers that are biocompatible and can be used in the sustained delivery of drugs and other molecules. The sponge-like PLGA microneedles, made using the moulds shown above, can help to alleviate inflammatory skin disorders.

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National University of Singapore

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