Microencapsulation of dye- and drug-loaded particles for imaging and controlled release of multiple drugs.

Khung, Yit-Lung; Li Lee, Wei; Chui, Kit Leong; Liu, Yayuan; Lim, Ming Pin; Huang, Charlotte Liwen; Loo, Say Chye Joachim · Adv Healthc Mater · 2012

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A polymeric microcapsule that can house different drug-loaded particles using a simple emulsion packaging technique is presented. Compared to the neat microparticles, microcapsules simultaneously release multiple drugs in a sustained manner. These microcapsules could provide a means of controlling release of multiple drugs.

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