Development of a novel nanoparticulate carrier system for enhancement of bioactive molecule delivery into the brain
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Open access
Authors
Huda, Naz Hasan
Date
2017Supervisor
Dr Yan Chen
Type
Thesis
Award
PhD
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Health Sciences
School
Pharmacy
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Abstract
The development of a biocompatible dual ligand PEGylated poly(D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) nanoparticulate drug delivery system to enhance delivery into the brain. Nanoparticulate formulations containing the drug rivastigmine had physicochemical characteristics ideal for targeting the brain and negligible cytotoxicity. Cell uptake and transport were superior to the drug solution or nanoparticles without the ligand targeting technology. This dual ligand NP drug delivery system is a potential platform technology for brain delivery for a range of therapeutic outcomes.
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