abstract |
Disclosed is a polymeric molecule comprising a plurality of repeat units having the structure -(O2C-R-CO2)-, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted, unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 14 or more carbon atoms. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical and cosmetic compositions comprising a polymer having a plurality of repeat units having the structure -(O2C-R-CO2)-, wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted, unsaturated hydrocarbon radical having 10 or more carbon atoms, and various uses of said compositions. |