Table 2.
Physiochemical characterization of 8-MOP MEs and four chitosan derivative-coated 8-MOP MEs
| Droplet (nm) | PDI | ζ-potential (mV) | pH | Conductivity (μS·cm−1) | Drug-loading capacity (mg mL−1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| MEs | 17.303 | 0.142 | −17.40 | 6.225 | 24.75 | 1.535 |
| AC-MEs | 18.775 | 0.181 | 25.75 | 4.460 | 69.15 | 1.721 |
| LC-MEs | 17.548 | 0.138 | 37.15 | 4.885 | 37.40 | 1.632 |
| CC-MEs | 19.702 | 0.098 | −20.20 | 7.450 | 29.80 | 1.504 |
| HC-MEs | 20.040 | 0.128 | 28.23 | 6.260 | 32.90 | 1.430 |
Abbreviations: MOP, methoxypsoralen; MEs, microemulsions; AC, acetic chitosan; LC, lactate chitosan; CC, carboxymethyl chitosan; HC, hydroxypropyl chitosan; PDI, polydispersity index.