Desenvolvimento e caracterização de nanocápsulas de poli (L-lactídeo) contendo benzocaína

In this paper we describe the preparation poly (L-lactide) (PLA) nanocapsules as a drug delivery system for the local anesthetic benzocaine. The characterization and in vitro release properties of the system were investigated. The characterization results showed a polydispersity index of 0.14, an average diameter of 190.1± 3 nm, zeta potential of -38.5 mV and an entrapment efficiency of 73%. The release profile of Benzocaine loaded in PLA nanocapsules showed a significant different behavior than that of the pure anesthetic in solution. This study is important to characterize a drug release system using benzocaine for application in pain treatment.

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Main Authors: Melo,Nathalie Ferreira Silva de, Grillo,Renato, Rosa,André Henrique, Fraceto,Leonardo Fernandes, Dias Filho,Newton Luiz, Paula,Eneida de, Araújo,Daniele Ribeiro de
Format: Digital revista
Language:Portuguese
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Química 2010
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422010000100013
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