Preparation and characterization of poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticles containing ascorbic acid

This paper is covering new, simplistic method of obtaining the system for controlled delivery of the ascorbic acid. Copolymer poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (DLPLG) nanoparticles are produced using physical method with solvent/nonsolvent systems where obtained solutions were centrifuged. The encaps...

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Published in:Journal of biomedicine & biotechnology 2007, Vol.2007 (7), p.84965-84965
Main Authors: Stevanovic, Magdalena M., Jordovic, Branka, Uskokovic, Dragan P.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dosage and administration
Drug delivery systems
Drugs
Nanotechnology
Vehicles
Vitamin C
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Summary:This paper is covering new, simplistic method of obtaining the system for controlled delivery of the ascorbic acid. Copolymer poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (DLPLG) nanoparticles are produced using physical method with solvent/nonsolvent systems where obtained solutions were centrifuged. The encapsulation of the ascorbic acid in the polymer matrix is performed by homogenization of water and organic phases. Particles of the DLPLG with the different content of ascorbic acid have different morphological characteristics, that is, variable degree of uniformity, agglomeration, sizes, and spherical shaping. Mean sizes of nanoparticles, which contain DLPLG/ascorbic acid in the ratio 85/150%, were between 130 to 200 nm depending on which stereological parameters are considered (maximal diameters Dmax, feret X, or feret Y). By introducing up to 15% of ascorbic acid, the spherical shape, size, and uniformity of DLPLG particles are preserved. The samples were characterized by infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, stereological analysis, and ultraviolet spectroscopy.
ISSN:1110-7243
1110-7251
DOI:10.1155/2007/84965