Biodegradable nanoparticles obtained from zein as a drug delivery system for terpinen-4-ol

Biodegradable nanoparticles (NPs) have received considerable attention because of their possible use in the development of strategies for the topical delivery of oils and therapeutic drugs, particularly when drug penetration in dermis is desired. Zein is a prolamine and is a promising material for t...

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Main Authors: Vanderléia G. Marini, Silvia M. Martelli, Clarice F. Zornio, Thiago Caon, Cláudia M. O. Simões, Gustavo A. Micke, Marcone A. L. de Oliveira, Vanderlei G. Machado, Valdir Soldi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Química 2014-06-01
Series:Química Nova
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-40422014000500014&lng=en&tlng=en