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Table 2. Microspheres.

Formulation Active ingredient Application Biological activity Method of preparation Size in µm Route of administration Ref.
Rutin-alginate chitosan microspheres Rutin Targetting into cardiovascular and cerebrovascular system Cardio-vascular and cerebro-vascular Complex coecervation method 165-195 In-vitro 75
Zedoary oil microspheres Zedoary Sustained release and higher bioavailability Hepato-protective Quasi emulsion solvent diffusion method 100-600 Oral 76
CPT loaded microspheres Campto-thecin Prolonged release of camptothecin Anti-cancer Oil in water evaporation method 10 Intraperitoneal or intravenously 77
Quercetin microspheres Quercetin Significantly decreases the dose size Anti-cancer Solvent evaporation 6 In-vitro 78
Cynara scolymus microspheres Cynara scolymus Controlled release of neutraceuticals Nutritional supplement Spray drying technique 6-7 Oral 79