Radiation synthesis of interpolymer polyelectrolyte complex and its application as a carrier for colon-specific drug delivery system.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Novel pH-sensitive interpolymer polyelectrolyte complex was synthesized by gamma radiation-induced copolymerization of acrylic acid (AAc) and dimethyl aminoethyl methacrylate (DMAEMA). pH-dependent swelling showed different phase transitions depending on the copolymer composition and also showed the interpolymer polyelectrolyte complex formation at pH values ranged from pH 3 to pH 4. FT-IR and TGA was employed to study the complex formation. The influence of copolymer composition and pH value of the surrounding medium on the type of water diffusion in the glassy polymer was discussed. The ability of the prepared copolymer to be used as drug carrier for colon-specific drug delivery system was estimated using ketoprofen as a model drug.
Medical subject headings
- Acrylates
- Colon
- Delayed-Action Preparations
- Drug Carriers
- Gastrointestinal Contents
- Ketoprofen
- Methacrylates