Microencapsulation of indocyanine green for potential applications in image-guided drug delivery.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
We present a novel process to encapsulate indocyanine green (ICG) in liposomal droplets at high concentration for potential applications in image-guided drug delivery. The microencapsulation process follows two consecutive steps of droplet formation by liquid-driven coaxial flow focusing (LDCFF) and solvent removal by oil phase dewetting. These biocompatible lipid vesicles may have important applications in drug delivery and fluorescence imaging.
Medical subject headings
- Drug Delivery Systems
- Indocyanine Green
- Molecular Imaging