Bioadhesive Controlled Metronidazole Release Matrix Based on Chitosan and Xanthan Gum
Metronidazole, a common antibacterial drug, was incorporated into a hydrophilic polymer matrix composed of chitosan xanthan gum mixture. Hydrogel formation of this binary chitosan-xanthan gum combination was tested for its ability to control the release of metronidazole as a drug model. This prepara...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-05-01
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| Series: | Marine Drugs |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/5/1716/ |