Table 1.
Formulation composition of the emulsion.
| Formulation codes | Mucin:Tween-80 | Mucin (g) | Tween® 80 (g) | Span® 60 (%) | Insulin (100 IU/ml) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 1:9 | 0.33 | 2.97 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A2 | 2:8 | 0.66 | 2.64 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A3 | 3:7 | 0.99 | 2.31 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A4 | 4:6 | 1.32 | 1.98 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A5 | 5:5 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A6 | 6:4 | 1.98 | 1.32 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A7 | 7:3 | 2.31 | 0.99 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A8 | 8:2 | 2.64 | 0.66 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
| A9 | 9:1 | 2.97 | 0.33 | 0.20 | 10.00 |
A1-A9, are insulin-loaded emulsions containing various ratios or quantities of mucin to Tween 80 (1:9 to 9:1, respectively).