Chitosan-alginate capsules as oral delivery system for insulin: studies in vitro and in vivo
The aim of this study was to assess chitosan:alginate capsules as gastric resistant systems for oral administration of insulin. Chitosan:alginate capsules of insulin were tested in simulated gastric and intestinal media and in vivo. The capsules released only about 20% of the insulin after 60 minute...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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São Paulo State University (UNESP)
2008-09-01
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Series: | Revista de Ciências Farmacêuticas Básica e Aplicada |
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Online Access: | http://rcfba.fcfar.unesp.br/index.php/ojs/article/view/467 |