Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate

Xin-Cai Xiao, Zong-Guo HongSchool of Pharmacy, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, ChinaAbstract: We developed a novel method to prepare nanocapsules. A solute often crystallizes when its solubility alters from one solvent to another, and its firstborn crystals are used as tem...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:a64c62ab67d541c59e768b10d9ee6b792021-12-02T02:10:27ZFirstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate1176-91141178-2013https://doaj.org/article/a64c62ab67d541c59e768b10d9ee6b792010-07-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.dovepress.com/firstborn-microcrystallization-method-to-prepare-nanocapsules-containi-a4799https://doaj.org/toc/1176-9114https://doaj.org/toc/1178-2013Xin-Cai Xiao, Zong-Guo HongSchool of Pharmacy, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, ChinaAbstract: We developed a novel method to prepare nanocapsules. A solute often crystallizes when its solubility alters from one solvent to another, and its firstborn crystals are used as templates to prepare nanocapsules for the first time, which is called firstborn microcrystallization method. By using this method, the maximum diameter of the nanocapsules including artesunate is about 76 nm, and wrapping state is well. One important advantage of our method is that the preparation of the nanocapsules operates easily and is a one-time process with no other cumbersome processes necessary, therefore avoiding secondary pollution. The proposed method provides a new route to prepare monodisperse nanocapsules to increase bioavailability of hydrophobic solutes.Keywords: firstborn microcrystallization method, nanocapsules, artesunate Xin-Cai XiaoZong-Guo HongDove Medical PressarticleMedicine (General)R5-920ENInternational Journal of Nanomedicine, Vol 2010, Iss default, Pp 483-486 (2010)
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Zong-Guo Hong
Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
description Xin-Cai Xiao, Zong-Guo HongSchool of Pharmacy, South-Central University for Nationalities, Wuhan, 430074, ChinaAbstract: We developed a novel method to prepare nanocapsules. A solute often crystallizes when its solubility alters from one solvent to another, and its firstborn crystals are used as templates to prepare nanocapsules for the first time, which is called firstborn microcrystallization method. By using this method, the maximum diameter of the nanocapsules including artesunate is about 76 nm, and wrapping state is well. One important advantage of our method is that the preparation of the nanocapsules operates easily and is a one-time process with no other cumbersome processes necessary, therefore avoiding secondary pollution. The proposed method provides a new route to prepare monodisperse nanocapsules to increase bioavailability of hydrophobic solutes.Keywords: firstborn microcrystallization method, nanocapsules, artesunate
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author Xin-Cai Xiao
Zong-Guo Hong
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Zong-Guo Hong
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title Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
title_short Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
title_full Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
title_fullStr Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
title_full_unstemmed Firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
title_sort firstborn microcrystallization method to prepare nanocapsules containing artesunate
publisher Dove Medical Press
publishDate 2010
url https://doaj.org/article/a64c62ab67d541c59e768b10d9ee6b79
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