Optimization of the encapsulation efficiency of a novel oral insulin delivery nanosystem

Oral delivery of insulin may significantly improve the quality of life of diabetes patients who routinely receive insulin by the subcutaneous route. The oral delivery of insulin remains a challenge because of its limited absorption. The main goal of this study was to produce stable nanoparticles wit...

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Main Authors: Carolina Correia, Patrícia Rijo, Lia Ascensão, Marisa Nicolai, Diogo Matias, Catarina Pinto Reis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ALIES - Associação Lusófona para o Desenvolvimento da Investigação e do Ensino das Ciências da Saúde 2014-06-01
Series:Journal Biomedical and Biopharmaceutical Research (BBR)
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Online Access:http://www.alies.pt/BBR%20Editions/Vol-11-1-2014/art%204_bf.pdf