Polymeric in situ forming systems for biomedical applications. Part II. Injectable hydrogel systems

摘要

The paper is the second part of a review concerning polymeric systems formed at the site of application (in situ). The following presentation relates to injectable hydrogel systems. Brief description of the polymers applied in such systems is given. The main strategies for preparing hydrogels at the target site are also described. In situ gelling systems have been essentially classified into chemically and physically crosslinked ones.