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Preparation and Characterization of SDF-1α-Chitosan-Dextran Sulfate Nanoparticles
Published on: January 22, 2015
Preparation and drug delivery of dextran-drug complex
Shiyu Huang1, Gangliang Huang1
1a Active Carbohydrate Research Institute, Chongqing Key Laboratory of Inorganic Functional Materials , Chongqing Normal University , Chongqing , China.
Abstract:
Dextran as a drug carrier for inhibiting cancer cells effectively reduces the toxic and side effects of the drug in the biological body. Targeting improves the concentration of active substance around the target tissue, which reduces damage to other heavy organs and other normal tissues. Dextran will be a potential carrier for the delivery of antitumor drugs in the future, which provides the possibility of slow-release chemotherapy and targeted drug delivery. Herein, the preparation and drug delivery of dextran-drug complex were summarized and discussed in detail.
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