Akina, Inc., founded in 2001, is a well-established company with extensive experience in the field of biomaterials and drug delivery. PolySciTech, a division of Akina, operates on the company’s platform and resources and was founded by Dr. Kinam Park, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Pharmaceutics at Purdue University. With strong academic grounding and technical expertise, Akina supports research and development in biodegradable polymers, controlled release systems, and related pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. In addition, its Akinalytics division provides analytical services for controlled-release drug delivery systems and biodegradable polymers, offering fast turnaround times and competitive pricing for a wide range of characterization needs.
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A broad range of polymer products for research and industrial applications. These materials are used across formulation development, biomaterials research, and related technical fields.
Offered as research products through the distribution relationship between Corbion and Akina, Inc. (PolySciTech), PURASORB® polymers help simplify development projects. They are widely used in long-acting injectables, medical devices, and related applications, while also providing a direct path toward clinical translation using GMP-manufactured materials.
A selected development product line made available through the distribution relationship between Ashland and Akina, Inc. (PolySciTech). These polymers are offered with no minimum order requirement and short lead times, making them well suited for development-stage needs.
A rapidly dissolving, biodegradable thermogelling delivery system based on poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-graft-polyethylene glycol. Developed through collaboration between Vivos, Inc. and Akina, Inc., this material is designed to simplify active drug delivery development.
| Product Name | Cat. # | Size | Mw |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(caprolactone) | AK001 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:5,200 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK002 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:4,110 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK003 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:1,700 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK004 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:5,000 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK005 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:10,000 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK006 | 5g;10g;25g | ~750:5,600 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK007 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,000:4,900 Da |
| Poly(L-lactide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK008 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,400:2,000:2,400 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D,L-lactide) | AK009 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:2,200 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK010 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,000:10,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK011 | 5g;10g;25g | ~1,600:1,000:1,600 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK012 | 5g;10g;25g | ~1,000:1,000:1,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK013 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:400:2,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK014 | 5g;10g;25g | ~400:400:400 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK015 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,000:1,000:5,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK016 | 5g;10g;25g | ~70,000:4,600:70,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK019 | 5g;10g;25g | ~1,500:1,500:1,500 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(D,L-lactide) | AK021 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,000:50,000 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK023 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:1,500 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-glycolide)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK024 | 5g;10g;25g | ~1,100:1,000:1,100 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(L-lactide) | AK025 | 5g;10g;25g | ~750:1,000 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK026 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,000:55,000 Da |
| Methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-glycolide) | AK027 | 5g;10g;25g | ~2,000:15,000 Da |
| Poly(lactide-co-caprolactone)-b-poly(ethylene glycol)-b-poly(lactide-co-caprolactone) | AK028 | 5g;10g;25g | ~5,700:4,600:5,700 Da |
