Table 2.
The mucoadhesion parameters of A. myriacanthus gum measured by Texture Analyzer (n = 3).
| Peak load (g) | Final load (g) | Adhesion work (mJ) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude gum | 243.0 ± 3.7 | 220.6 ± 5.4 | 18.20 ± 0.5 |
| Insoluble fraction | 308.5 ± 5.2 | 266.2 ± 3.5 | 22.01 ± 0.5 |
| Soluble fraction | 207.4 ± 2.3 | 189.2 ± 2.6 | 15.46 ± 0.4 |