Starch-Based Pickering Emulsions as Platforms for Topical Antibiotic Delivery: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

Starch-Based Pickering Emulsions as Platforms for Topical Antibiotic Delivery: In Vitro and In Vivo Studies

The present study investigated a new approach to treat superficial skin infections by topical application of minocycline hydrochloride (MH) formulated in a novel starch-based Pickering emulsion (ASt-emulsions). The emulsions were fully characterized in terms of efficacy, as well as in vitro release...

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Main Authors: Joana Marto, Aida Duarte, Sandra Simões, Lídia Maria Gonçalves, Luís Filipe Gouveia, António José Almeida, Helena Margarida Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-01-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
starch
modified starch
Pickering emulsions
minocycline
superficial skin infection
topical application
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/11/1/108

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