Effect of formulation variables on cis-platin loaded chitosan microsphere properties

Akbuga J., Bergisadi N.

JOURNAL OF MICROENCAPSULATION, vol.16, no.6, pp.697-703, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 16 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 1999
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF MICROENCAPSULATION
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.697-703
  • Keywords: cis-platin, chitosan, microspheres, controlled-release, RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS, CISPLATIN, CHEMOEMBOLIZATION
  • Marmara University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Chitosan microspheres containing cis-platin were prepared using a w/o emulsion system. Variables important for microsphere properties were investigated: these include; chitosan, cis-platin and glutaraldehyde concentrations, the types of chitosan and oil, the cross-linking process and stirring rate. Chitosan and glutaraldehyde concentrations, the types of oil and chitosan have a significant effect on cis-platin entrapment in chitosan microspheres. In general, incorporation efficiency was high and ranged from 28-99%. The type and concentration of chitosan affected cis-platin release from microspheres. The type of oil was also important for release properties. Cis-platin release from microspheres is characterized by an initial burst effect.