Hyaluronic Acid (HA), MW 2500K is a high-molecular-weight, naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. It has strong water-binding and viscoelastic properties which specifically support hydrogel, tissue engineering, lubrication, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- High Molecular Weight: MW 2500K provides long polymer chains with strong intermolecular interactions.
- Hydrophilic Polymer: HA binds substantial amounts of water and forms highly hydrated polymer systems.
- Viscoelastic Properties: High-molecular-weight HA produces highly viscous solutions with characteristic shear-dependent behavior.
- Extracellular Matrix Component: HA naturally occurs throughout the extracellular matrix of connective and other tissues.
- Biodegradable: HA undergoes biological degradation through enzymatic and oxidative pathways.
- Biomaterial Platform: Its hydrophilicity and chemical functionality support diverse biomedical and material research applications.
Applications
- Hydrogel Research: Supports development of highly hydrated HA-based networks and matrices.
- Tissue Engineering: Provides an extracellular matrix-associated polymer for scaffold and biomaterial development.
- Drug Delivery: Supports development of HA-based carriers, matrices, and controlled-delivery systems.
- Lubrication Research: High-molecular-weight HA supports studies specifically involving hydrated and lubricating biomaterial interfaces.
- Polymer Modification: Provides functional groups for chemical derivatization and preparation of modified HA materials.
Storage and Handling
- Storage: Store at –20 °C in a fully sealed container under dry conditions.
- Handling: Protect from moisture and excessive heat to maintain molecular weight and polymer integrity.
This product provides high molecular weight, strong hydration, and distinctive viscoelastic behavior that specifically supports hydrogels, tissue engineering, drug delivery, lubrication studies, and advanced biomaterial development.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.
