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Physical characteristics of the developed nanoparticles
| Formulations | Particle size (nm) | Zeta potential (mV) | PDI | LC (%) | EE (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blank NPs | 173.1 ± 13.2 | −20.8 ± 4.25 | 0.134 | – | – |
| LEV-NPs | 229.8 ± 12.1* | −28.8 ± 3.78 | 0.038 | 8.36 ± 0.74 | 84.74 ± 1.28 |
NPs: nanoparticles; LEV-NPs: levofloxacin-loaded nanoparticles; PDI: polydispersity index; LC: loading content; EE: encapsulation efficiency
Standard deviation for n = 3. *P <0.05 compared with NPs
