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| Polymer nature | Type | Important properties |
|---|---|---|
| Natural | Dextran | Good stability, biocompatible |
| Chitosan | Hydrophilic, biocompatible, suitable for gene delivery | |
| Starch | Biocompatible, suitable for MRI contrast and drug delivery | |
| Gelatin | Biocompatible, hydrophilic | |
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| Synthetic | PEG | Good stability, hydrophilic, biocompatible |
| PVA | Improved monodispersibility | |
| PLA | Biocompatible, biodegradability | |
| PMMA | Suitable for drug delivery and cell separation | |
