Table 1.
Physical Characteristics of the MC systems
MC System Type | Coating Material | Diameter (mean ± std. dev) | ICG Encapsulation Efficiency (%) | Zeta Potential (mV) |
---|---|---|---|---|
D100 | Dextran (40 kDa) |
90 ± 12 nm | 61 ± 3 | -22 ± 4 |
D500 | Dextran (40 kDa) |
465 ± 156 nm | 56 ± 3 | -23 ± 2 |
Fe100 | Fe3O4 NPs (10 nm, coated with PEG) |
97 ± 13 nm | 60 ± 2 | -10 ± 1 |