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Du L, Lu H, Xiao Y, Guo Z, Li Y. Preparation, characterization and in vivo pharmacokinetic study of ginsenoside Rb1-PLGA nanoparticles. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18472. [PMID: 37891245 PMCID: PMC10611732 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-45858-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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This study aimed to construct a Ginsenoside Rb1-PLGA nano drug delivery system, optimize its preparation process, characterize and evaluate the resulting Ginsenoside Rb1-PLGA Nanoparticles (GRb1@PLGA@NPs). GRb1@PLGA@NPs were prepared using the emulsion solvent evaporation method. The optimal preparation process was determined using Plackett-Burman design combined with Box-Behnken experiments. Physical characterization and in vitro release studies were conducted. LC-MS/MS technique was employed to investigate the pharmacokinetic characteristics of GRb1 and GRb1@PLGA@NPs in rat plasma. The optimal preparation process yielded GRb1@PLGA@NPs with a particle size of 120.63 nm, polydispersity index (PDI) of 0.172, zeta potential of - 22.67 mV, encapsulation efficiency of 75%, and drug loading of 11%. In vitro release demonstrated sustained drug release. Compared to GRb1, GRb1@PLGA@NPs exhibited a shortened time to peak concentration by approximately 0.72-fold. The area under the plasma concentration-time curve significantly increased to 4.58-fold of GRb1. GRb1@PLGA@NPs formulated using the optimal process exhibited uniform distribution and stable quality, its relative oral bioavailability was significantly improved compared to free GRb1.
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- Lixin Du
- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- College of Chinese Medicine, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China
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- College of Pharmacy, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, 410208, China.
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Xu Y, Guo J, Liu Y, Guan F, Li Z, Yao Q, Bao D. Dual-stimuli responsive skin-core structural fibers with an in situ crosslinked alginate ester for hydrophobic drug delivery. J Mater Chem B 2023; 11:2762-2769. [PMID: 36880839 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02623f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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To solve the problems of low bioavailability and low intestinal release efficiency of curcumin as a hydrophobic drug in the treatment of diabetes, a novel alginate ester/Antarctic krill protein/2-formylphenylboronic acid (AE/AKP/2-FPBA) skin-core structural fiber with pH and glucose stimulation responsiveness was prepared by an acid-catalyzed polyol in situ crosslinked phase separation method as a drug delivery system. The reaction mechanism and apparent morphology of the fiber were studied. The controlled release ability of the fiber in simulated liquids was evaluated. AE targeted the release of curcumin by pH stimulation; the release amount in the simulated colonic fluid reached 100%, while the release amount in the simulated digestive fluid was less than 12%. 2-FPBA controlled the release rate of curcumin by glucose stimulation, which increases with the increase of 2-FPBA content. Moreover, the cytotoxicity test confirmed that the skin-core structural fiber was non-toxic. These results suggest that skin-core structural fibers have great potential as curcumin delivery systems.
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- Yi Xu
- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
- Liaoning Engineering Technology Research Center of Function Fiber and Its Composites, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
- Liaoning Engineering Technology Research Center of Function Fiber and Its Composites, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
- Liaoning Engineering Technology Research Center of Function Fiber and Its Composites, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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- School of Textile and Material Engineering, Dalian Polytechnic University, Dalian, 116034, China.
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Mi XJ, Choi HS, Park HR, Kim YJ. Structural characterization and anti-inflammatory properties of green synthesized chitosan/compound K‑gold nanoparticles. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 213:247-258. [PMID: 35640850 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.05.177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 04/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Ginsenoside compound K (CK) has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory properties. In this study, to encourage biomedical applications of biosynthesized gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) with anti-inflammatory effects, AuNPs loaded with ginsenoside compound K were prepared using a self-assembly technique with chitosan as the carrier. Optimal conditions for chitosan-ginsenoside CK‑gold nanoparticles (CS-CK-AuNPs) formation were monitored using UV-Vis absorption spectroscopy. The physicochemical characterization of CS-CK-AuNPs was performed using FE-TEM, FE-SEM, XRD, DLS, FTIR and NMR techniques. In the stability test, CS-CK-AuNPs did not show any significant changes up to 4 weeks. Fluorescence imaging demonstrated that CS-CK-AuNPs promoted cellular uptake in vitro, but did not exhibit significant cytotoxicity at concentrations below 40 μg/mL. Additionally, the CS-CK-AuNPs inhibited NO production, and reduced the expression and secretion of inflammatory cytokines (IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α) via inhibition of the nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-κB) pathway in lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-stimulated RAW 264.7 cells. Thus, CS-CK-AuNPs are novel candidates for developing anti-inflammatory agent. This study also confirms the superiority of chitosan AuNPs as oral delivery vehicles for inflammation-related diseases.
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- Xiao-Jie Mi
- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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- Graduate School of Biotechnology, College of Life Science, Kyung Hee University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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Stability, bioavailability, and antimicrobial activity of garlic extract liposomes prepared from lecithin and β-sitosterol. JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s11694-022-01284-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Thant Y, Wang Q, Wei C, Liu J, Zhang K, Bao R, Zhu Q, Weng W, Yu Q, Zhu Y, Xu X, Yu J. TPGS conjugated pro-liposomal nano-drug delivery system potentiate the antioxidant and hepatoprotective activity of Myricetin. J Drug Deliv Sci Technol 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jddst.2021.102808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Novel Nanoparticle Biomaterial of Alginate/Chitosan Loading Simultaneously Lovastatin and Ginsenoside RB1: Characteristics, Morphology, and Drug Release Study. INT J POLYM SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.1155/2021/5214510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Recently, plenty of interesting studies on improvement of bioavailability for poorly soluble drugs were implemented with different approaches such as using of combined biopolymers as a delivery system that allowed to enhancing drug solubility and bioavailability. In this work, alginate and chitosan were blended together in the form of polymeric particles, loaded with both lovastatin and ginsenoside Rb1 to producing the four-component nanoparticles by ionic gelation method. CaCl2 and sodium tripolyphosphate were used as gelation agent and cross-linking agent, respectively. The characteristics of obtained nanoparticles were studied by means of infrared spectra (IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). In combination, ginsenoside Rb1 and lovastatin both interacted with each other to improve the drug release ability of the polymer particles. The change of initial content of drugs in the nanoparticles has a negligible effect on the functional groups in the structure of the nanoparticles but has a significant impact on drug release process of both lovastatin and ginsenoside Rb1 from the nanoparticles in selective simulated body fluids. In addition, the synergistic interaction of lovastatin and ginsenoside Rb1 could be also observed through the modification of relative crystal degree and drug release efficiency.
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Lai WF, Tang R, Wong WT. Ionically Crosslinked Complex Gels Loaded with Oleic Acid-Containing Vesicles for Transdermal Drug Delivery. Pharmaceutics 2020; 12:E725. [PMID: 32748814 PMCID: PMC7465615 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics12080725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 07/21/2020] [Accepted: 07/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Skin is an attractive site for drug administration partly because of its easy accessibility and favorable properties (e.g., less invasiveness and high patient compliance) over some other common routes of administration. Despite this, the efficiency in transdermal drug delivery has been largely limited by poor skin permeation. To address this problem, this study reports the generation of oleic acid-containing vesicles, which can enhance the drug delivery efficiency while showing good stability and limited skin disruption. Upon being loaded into a complex gel, along with the incorporation of the polymer blending technique, a delivery system exhibiting tunable transdermal flux of 2,3,5,4'-tetrahydroxystilbene 2-O-β-D-glucoside is reported. Taking the good biocompatibility and tunable delivery performance into account, our system warrants further development and optimization for future applications in the treatment of skin diseases.
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- Wing-Fu Lai
- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
- School of Life and Health Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen 518172, China
- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China;
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- School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518060, China;
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- Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China;
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Assessment of the Role of Ginsenoside RB1 Active Substance in Alginate/Chitosan/Lovastatin Composite Films. INT J POLYM SCI 2020. [DOI: 10.1155/2020/5807974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This article reports the effect of ginsenoside Rb1 on some properties, morphology, and the drug release process of the chitosan (CS)/alginate (AG)/lovastatin (LOV) composite films prepared by a solution method using different contents of ginsenoside Rb1. The ratio of AG/CS was fixed at 4/1 (wt.%/wt.%), the content of LOV was 10 wt.%, and the content of ginsenoside Rb1 was changed from 1 to 5 wt.%. The results of scanning electron microscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis showed that the composite films have a heterogeneous structure and the ginsenoside Rb1 content influenced on the structure of composite films. The presence of ginsenoside Rb1 did not influence on the melting temperature of these films but caused a significant difference in the melting enthalpy of the films. The ginsenoside Rb1 was also contributed positively on the LOV release from these films in different pH buffer solutions. The LOV release process from these films included two stages (fast/burst release and slow/control release). It was increased remarkably by the synergic effect of LOV and ginsenoside Rb1 in the drug release process. From the obtained results, we suggested that ginsenoside Rb1 plays an important role not only in the enhancement of health and immunity as general but also as an efficient agent in control of the LOV size as well as LOV drug release from the composite films.
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Ratan ZA, Haidere MF, Hong YH, Park SH, Lee JO, Lee J, Cho JY. Pharmacological potential of ginseng and its major component ginsenosides. J Ginseng Res 2020; 45:199-210. [PMID: 33841000 PMCID: PMC8020288 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgr.2020.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 193] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Ginseng has been used as a traditional herb in Asian countries for thousands of years. It contains a large number of active ingredients including steroidal saponins, protopanaxadiols, and protopanaxatriols, collectively known as ginsenosides. In the last few decades, the antioxidative and anticancer effects of ginseng, in addition to its effects on improving immunity, energy and sexuality, and combating cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and neurological diseases, have been studied in both basic and clinical research. Ginseng could be a valuable resource for future drug development; however, further higher quality evidence is required. Moreover, ginseng may have drug interactions although the available evidence suggests it is a relatively safe product. This article reviews the bioactive compounds, global distribution, and therapeutic potential of plants in the genus Panax.
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- Zubair Ahmed Ratan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, 9203, Bangladesh
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- Department of Public Health and Informatics, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, 1000, Bangladesh
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Aerospace Information Engineering, Bio-Inspired Aerospace Information Laboratory, Konkuk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Department of Biocosmetics, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute of Biomolecule Control and Biomedical Institute for Convergence at SKKU (BICS), Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author. Department of Integrative Biotechnology, Sungkyunkwan, 2066 Seobu-Ro, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
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Thai H, Thuy Nguyen C, Thi Thach L, Thi Tran M, Duc Mai H, Thi Thu Nguyen T, Duc Le G, Van Can M, Dai Tran L, Long Bach G, Ramadass K, Sathish CI, Van Le Q. Characterization of chitosan/alginate/lovastatin nanoparticles and investigation of their toxic effects in vitro and in vivo. Sci Rep 2020; 10:909. [PMID: 31969608 PMCID: PMC6976711 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-57666-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/31/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In this study, chitosan and alginate were selected to prepare alginate/chitosan nanoparticles to load the drug lovastatin by the ionic gelation method. The synthesized nanoparticles loaded with drug were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), laser scattering and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) methods. The FTIR spectrum of the alginate/chitosan/lovastatin nanoparticles showed that chitosan and alginate interacted with lovastatin through hydrogen bonding and dipolar-dipolar interactions between the C-O, C=O, and OH groups in lovastatin, the C-O, NH, and OH groups in chitosan and the C-O, C=O, and OH groups in alginate. The laser scattering results and SEM images indicated that the alginate/chitosan/lovastatin nanoparticles have a spherical shape with a particle size in the range of 50-80 nm. The DSC diagrams displayed that the melting temperature of the alginate/chitosan/lovastatin nanoparticles was higher than that of chitosan and lower than that of alginate. This result means that the alginate and chitosan interact together, so that the nanoparticles have a larger crystal degree when compared with alginate and chitosan individually. Investigations of the in vitro lovastatin release from the alginate/chitosan/lovastatin nanoparticles under different conditions, including different alginate/chitosan ratios, different solution pH values and different lovastatin contents, were carried out by ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. The rate of drug release from the nanoparticles is proportional to the increase in the solution pH and inversely proportional to the content of the loaded lovastatin. The drug release process is divided into two stages: a rapid stage over the first 10 hr, then the release becomes gradual and stable. The Korsmeyer-Peppas model is most suitable for the lovastatin release process from the alginate/chitosan/lovastatin nanoparticles in the first stage, and then the drug release complies with other models depending on solution pH in the slow release stage. In addition, the toxicity of alginate/chitosan/lovastatin (abbreviated ACL) nanoparticles was sufficiently low in mice in the acute toxicity test. The LD50 of the drug was higher than 5000 mg/kg, while in the subchronic toxicity test with treatments of 100 mg/kg and 300 mg/kg ACL nanoparticles, there were no abnormal signs, mortality, or toxicity in general to the function or structure of the crucial organs. The results show that the ACL nanoparticles are safe in mice and that these composite nanoparticles might be useful as a new drug carrier.
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- Hoang Thai
- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam. .,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam.
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Vinh, University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Nghe An, 460000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Vinh, University, 182 Le Duan, Vinh, Nghe An, 460000, Vietnam
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Vietnam Military Medical University, 160 Phung Hung, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- Institute for Tropical Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18, Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam.,Graduate University of Science and Technology, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, 18 Hoang Quoc Viet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam
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- NTT Institute of High Technology, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, 300A Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City, 700000, Vietnam
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia
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- Global Innovative Center for Advanced Nanomaterials, Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, 2308, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Functional Exploration, Military Hospital 103, 261 Phung Hung, Phuc La, Ha Dong, Hanoi, 100000, Vietnam.
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Park JW, Park KH, Seo S. Natural polyelectrolyte complex‐based pH‐dependent delivery carriers using alginate and chitosan. J Appl Polym Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/app.48143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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- Jun Woo Park
- Department of Biomaterials Science, Life and Industry Convergence InstitutePusan National University Miryang 50463 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Life and Industry Convergence InstitutePusan National University Miryang 50463 Republic of Korea
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- Department of Biomaterials Science, Life and Industry Convergence InstitutePusan National University Miryang 50463 Republic of Korea
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