Each protein, by itself, could induce wall extension without detectable hydrolytic breakdown of the wall.

Reactive and hydrolytically-degradable poly(alkylene oxide) derivatives and methods for their synthesis are described herein.

The invention essentially consists of carrying out most of the hydrolytic breakdown in a pipe-shaped, temperature-controlled reactor (22) having no mixing elements.

The invention also relates to a method of producing the same by acidic-catalyzed hydrolytic depolymerization in the presence of an oxidation agent, as well as to the use thereof.

The invention is a method of coloring melt spun condensation polymers while avoiding hydrolytic degradation and maintaining the melt viscosity of the polymer.

The copolymer imparts to the monofilaments an increased resistance to hydrolytic degradation and improved knot properties, in comparison to other known polymers used in dryer fabrics.

In embodiments, a stent includes a copolymer having a modulus of about 10 MPa or less and exhibiting hydrolytic degradation substantially by surface erosion.

The mixed-sail acid salt is stably formed, and appears to be more resistant to hydrolytic degradation than the corresponding predominantly pure acid salt or free base forms of the polymer-drug conjugate.

Reticulated foam is treated with a highly viscous oil that protects the foam from hydrolytic degradation and increases efficiency of the filter (11) without causing unacceptable air restriction of the foam.