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Preparation of nano-emulsified paclitaxel using MPEG-PLGA diblock copolymers

  • Soo Young Lee
  • , Hoon Hyun
  • , Ju Yong Youn
  • , Byung Soo Kim
  • , In Beum Song
  • , Moon Suk Kim*
  • , Bong Lee
  • , Gilson Khang
  • , Hai Bang Lee
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology
  • Pukyong National University
  • Jeonbuk National University

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Abstract

In this work, we prepared nano-emulsified paclitaxel using administration form of the self-microemulsifying drug delivery systems (SMEDDS) in order to increase efficacy of paclitaxel. As paclitaxel delivery carrier, we chose MPEG-PLGA diblock copolymers with different hydrophilic and hydrophobic balances (HLB) by changing PLGA segments under constant MPEG segment. Paclitaxel and MPEG-PLGA diblock copolymers were dissolved by solubilizer such as tetraglycol, Cremophor ELP, and Labrasol. The droplet size for all formulations of nano-emulsified paclitaxel was found in the range of 200-300 nm by dynamic light scattering. The prepared SMEDDS showed a spherical shape of nano-emulsion. The storage stability of the nano-emulsified paclitaxels depended on HLB values of MPEG-PLGA diblock copolymers. In conclusion, we confirmed that the formulations tried in this study could be used as administration form of paclitaxel.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)126-130
Number of pages5
JournalColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Volume313-314
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008.02.1

Keywords

  • MPEG-PLGA diblock copolymers
  • Nano-emulsion
  • Nano-size
  • Paclitaxel

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Engineering - Petroleum
  • Engineering - Chemical
  • Chemistry
  • Physics & Astronomy

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