Microfluidic assisted self-assembly of chitosan based nanoparticles as drug delivery agents.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We present a microfluidic platform for the synthesis of monodisperse chitosan based nanoparticles via self-assembly at physiological pH. The resultant nanoparticles are shown to encapsulate hydrophobic anticancer drugs while providing a sustainable release profile with high tunability.
Medical subject headings
- Chitosan
- Drug Carriers
- Microfluidic Analytical Techniques
- Nanoparticles