Hyaluronic Acid (HA), MW 250K is a medium-to-low-molecular-weight, naturally occurring glycosaminoglycan. It offers strong water-binding and hydrophilic properties with convenient solution processing which specifically support hydrogel development, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biomaterial research.
Key Features and Benefits
- Medium-Low Molecular Weight: MW 250K provides a practical balance between polymer functionality and processability.
- Hydrophilic Polymer: HA retains substantial amounts of water and forms highly hydrated polymer systems.
- Solution Processability: Lower molecular weight provides reduced viscosity compared with higher-MW HA grades.
- Extracellular Matrix Component: HA naturally occurs throughout the extracellular matrix and many body fluids.
- Biodegradable: HA undergoes degradation through enzymatic and non-enzymatic pathways.
- Versatile Biomaterial: Its hydration and chemical functionality support diverse biomedical research applications.
Applications
- Hydrogel Research: Supports development of 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.
- Polymer Modification: Provides carboxyl and hydroxyl groups specifically for chemical derivatization and functional material development.
- Biomaterial Research: Supports coatings, matrices, composite materials, and other HA-based systems.
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 combines moderate molecular weight with strong hydration and convenient processing that specifically supports hydrogels, tissue engineering, drug delivery, polymer modification, and advanced biomaterial development.
AxisPharm offers 5000+ PEG Linkers with high purity. Different kinds of PEG Reagents may be available by custom synthesis.
