Abstract
A novel drug delivery system, enabling an in situ, thermally triggered drug release is described, consisting of an injectable thermoresponsive chitosan hydrogel containing doxorubicin-loaded thermosensitive liposomes. The design, fabrication, characterization, and an assessment of in vitro bioactivity of this formulation is detailed. Combining on-demand drug delivery with in situ gelation results in a promising candidate for local chemotherapy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 854-859 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Advanced healthcare materials |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Keywords
- Chemotherapy
- Chitosan hydrogels
- Hyperthermia
- Liposomes
- Thermoresponsive