Development of Pectin-Type B Gelatin Polyelectrolyte Complex for Curcumin Delivery in Anticancer Therapy

Curcumin has been proven to be a potent agent in colon cancer treatment. However, its hydrophobicity and low oral bioavailability hampered its clinical application. These limitations could be improved through appropriate formulations such as using polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs). PECs were self-ass...

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Main Authors: Fu-Ying Shih, Ih-Jen Su, Li-Lun Chu, Xiaojie Lin, Sheng-Chu Kuo, Yu-Chi Hou, Yi-Ting Chiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/19/11/3625