Table 4.
Characterization of CS-OA-stabilized NPs prepared with acetone and comparison with PVA stabilized NPs, unloaded and loaded with curcumin (mean ± SD, n = 3).
| Dimensions (nm) | Poly Dispersion Index | Zeta Potential (mV) | EE (%) | Curcumin Concentration (µg/mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CS-OA PLGA | 346 ± 88 | 0.32 ± 0.10 | 59.0 ± 2.34 | - | - |
| PVA PLGA | 310 ± 74 | 0.68 ± 0.15 | −26.33 ± 1.52 | - | - |
| Cur-CS-OA PLGA | 329 ± 42 | 0.501 ± 0.016 | 35.45 ± 3.35 | 68.75 ± 0.83 | 82.5 ± 0.99 |
| Cur-PVA PLGA | 274 ± 9 | 0.648 ± 0.083 | −0.09 ± 2.4 | 81.99 ± 1.58 | 98.1 ± 1.47 |