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Why is PHB (Poly-β-hydroxybutrate), a biosynthesized polymer widely used in suture surgery?

Why is PHB (Poly-β-hydroxybutrate), a biosynthesized polymer widely used in suture surgery? Correct Answer It can degrade in vivo and hence does not require its removal after surgery

PHB being a biodegradable and biocompatible polymer is not only used as a drug delivery agent but also in tissue engineering as a scaffold material. Since it is biodegradable it does not require its removal after surgery and can degrade in vivo.

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