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Preparation of protein-loaded-PLGA microspheres by an emulsion/solvent evaporation process employing LTCC micromixers

✍ Scribed by R.M. Ribeiro-Costa; Márcio Rodrigues da Cunha; M.R. Gongora-Rubio; P. Michaluart-Júnior; M.I. Ré


Publisher
Elsevier Science
Year
2009
Tongue
English
Weight
639 KB
Volume
190
Category
Article
ISSN
0032-5910

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✦ Synopsis


This study presents the possibilities offered by microfluidic structures for the production of polymeric microspheres, using a process based upon the production of an emulsion. LTCC (Low Temperature Co-fired Ceramics) micromixers have been used for the preparation of polymeric microspheres. The effect of the geometry of the micromixers has been studied, with a specific focus on the size of the microspheres, as well as the control release properties of a model protein loaded within these microspheres.