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Results of CTS and GA-CTS/5-FU nanoparticles at optimum conditions
| Properties | CTS/5-FU nanoparticles | GA-CTS/5-FU nanoparticles |
|---|---|---|
| Mean particle size (nm) | 318.5 | 193.7 |
| Polydispersity index | 0.580 | 0.003 |
| Zeta potential (mV) | +39.7 | +27.4 |
| Drug loading (%, w/w) | 2.21 | 1.56 |
Abbreviations: 5-FU, 5-fluorouracil; CTS, chitosan; GA-CTS, glycyrrhetinic acid-modified chitosan; w/w, weight per weight.
