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The aim of this study was to assess acylated and non-acylated poly(glycerol adipate) polymers (PGA) as suitable nanoparticulate systems for encapsulation and release of ibuprofen, ibuprofen sodium salt (IBU-Na) and ketoprofen as model drugs. Drug encapsulated nanoparticles were prepared using the interfacial deposition method in the absence of surfactants. Physicochemical characterisation studies of the produced loaded nanoparticles showed that drug-polymer interactions depend on the characteristics of the actual active substance. IBU-Na showed strong interactions with the polymers and it was found to be molecularly dispersed within the polymer matrix while ibuprofen and ketoprofen retained their crystalline state. The drug release profiles showed stepwise patterns which involve an initial burst release effect, diffusion of the drug from the polymer matrix and eventually drug release possibly via a combined mechanism. PGA polymers can be effectively used as drug delivery carriers for various active substances.
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PGA polymers can be effectively used as drug delivery carriers for various active substances.
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This article, published by my student viz Dr. Abdul Wahab from his PhD research work , could be a useful guideline for young researchers working in the area of Drug Delivery
Prof. Dr. Gul Majid Khan
Quaid-i-Azam University
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This page is a summary of: Development of poly(glycerol adipate) nanoparticles loaded with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, Journal of Microencapsulation, July 2012, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.3109/02652048.2012.665087.
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