Table 2.
Parameters obtained from flow curves modeled using the Oswald-de-Waele equation (power law) of in situ-forming gels at 10°C and 25°C
| Sample | Temperature (°C) | Flow index (n) | Consistency index (k: Pa.sn) | R2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PxCBP | 10 | 0.929 | 0.25 | 0.99 |
| PxCBP/dendriplex | 10 | 0.901 | 0.24 | 0.99 |
| PxChi | 10 | 0.201 | 55 | 0.98 |
| PxChi/dendriplex | 10 | 0.373 | 10 | 0.97 |
| PxCBP | 25 | 0.063 | 318 | 0.99 |
| PxCBP/dendriplex | 25 | 0.043 | 209 | 0.92 |
| PxChi | 25 | 0.059 | 351 | 0.70 |
| PxChi/dendriplex | 25 | 0.074 | 263 | 0.63 |
Abbreviations: PxCBP, poloxamer/carbopol gel; PxChi, poloxamer/chitosan gel.