Table 1. Test LNC formulations, their codes and formulation additives.
LNC formulations | Code | Additive (s) | Additive (% w/v) a |
---|---|---|---|
LNC (standard) b | LNCs | - | - |
LNC-CTAB (cationic) | LNC-CTAB+ | CTAB | 0.500 |
Lipoid S100 | 75 | ||
LNC-chitosan (cationic) | LNC-CS+ | Chitosan | 0.50 |
LNC-DCP (anionic) | LNC-DCP¯ | DCP | 0.50 |
LNC- oleic acid c | LNC- OA | Oleic acid | 1.00 |
LNC-CTAB and oleic acid (cationic) | LNC-OA-CTAB+ | CTAB | 0.50 |
Oleic acid | 1.00 |
a % w/v of the final volume of the preparation
b MFS-LNCs not containing additives
c Standard LNCs and blank LNC-CTAB+ and LNC-OA not containing MFS were used as controls in the animal study