Table I.
Physical-chemical characteristics of the liposomes used: hydrodynamic size, polydispersity index (PDI) and ζ potential.
| Liposomes | Hydrodynamic size (SD) | PDI (SD) | ζ potential (SD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty liposomes (Lip) | 84.5 nm (3.6) | 0.26 (0.03) | −10.2 mV (1.2) |
| Empty chitosan-coated liposomes (Chit-Lip) | 126.3 nm (6.4) | 0.18 (0.01) | 12.2 mV (1.1) |
| Uncoated liposomes loaded with BA (Lip-BA) | 92.1 nm (4.1) | 0.18 (0.05) | - 9.3 mV (1.5) |
| Chitosan-coated liposomes loaded with BA (Chit-Lip-BA) | 132.2 nm (2.3) | 0.22 (0.03) | 15.3 mV (2.1) |
| Fluorescent uncoated liposomes (Lip-FA) | 88.6 nm (4.3) | 0.24 (0.02) | −12.3 mV (2.2) |
| Fluorescent chitosan-coated liposomes (Chit-Lip-FA) | 119.5 nm (3.3) | 0.19 (0.04) | 13.5 mV (1.6) |