Drug intelligence / Profile preview

poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)

Development stage
Preclinical
Modality
Hydrogel Systems → Drug Delivery Systems, Biodegradable Polymers → Polymer-based Nanoparticles → Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems
Administration
Intravenous, Topical, Oral, Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Transdermal
01

Overview

Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) (PEtOx) is a biocompatible, water-soluble synthetic polymer belonging to the poly(2-oxazoline) family. It is widely investigated as a functional alternative to poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications due to its "stealth" properties, low immunogenicity, and high chemical stability. PEtOx is utilized as a versatile drug delivery platform, including as a component in lipid nanoparticles (LNPs), long-acting injectable microspheres, and amorphous solid dispersions to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. In veterinary medicine, PEtOx-conjugated porcine serum albumin (POx-PSA) has been developed as a therapeutic agent to maintain circulating blood volume in cases of hemorrhagic shock. Additionally, the polymer is used in the fabrication of medical devices, such as electrospun grafts for tympanic membrane repair, and as a safety-assessed additive in food contact materials.

Other names
Poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline)PEtOxPOx

Beyond the preview

Go deeper on poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline).

Explore the evidence, development activity, and competitive landscape with Gosset’s full data platform.

Clinical trials

Full profile access

Follow clinical development from study design and recruitment through results.

  • Trial phase
  • Status
  • Readouts

Indications & development

Full profile access

Explore development by indication, patient population, and geography.

  • Indications
  • Development status
  • Countries

Licensing & deals

Full profile access

Trace asset ownership, licensing agreements, and commercial partnerships.

  • Partners
  • Deal terms
  • Milestones

Patents & exclusivity

Full profile access

Explore the patent landscape and regulatory exclusivity around an asset.

  • Patents
  • Expiration dates
  • Exclusivity

Competitive landscape

Full profile access

Compare development programs by target, modality, and indication.

  • Competing assets
  • Targets
  • Development stage

Research & analysis

Full profile access

Connect source evidence and development news to your research questions.

  • Publications
  • News
  • Analysis

Bring the full picture into focus.

See how Gosset can support your research on poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline).

Explore the full profile

Gosset Free

Get started with Gosset.

Enter your work email and we’ll be in touch with next steps.

Work email preferred.

Book a call