Table 7.
Stability tests of microspheres with different feed ratios (N ≥ 500)
| Feed ratio | Time points (month) | Drug loading (%) | Span (µm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:3 | 0 | 33.09 ± 1.89 | 27.47 ± 8.78 |
| 1 | 32.26 ± 2.01 | 28.01 ± 8.92 | |
| 2 | 33.28 ± 1.23 | 26.32 ± 7.33 | |
| 3 | 32.67 ± 1.66 | 29.11 ± 9.15 | |
| 1:4 | 0 | 30.33 ± 2.01 | 29.66 ± 10.02 |
| 1 | 31.26 ± 2.45 | 31.24 ± 10.87 | |
| 2 | 30.78 ± 1.96 | 28.99 ± 9.86 | |
| 3 | 31.71 ± 2.34 | 30.58 ± 10.29 | |
| 1:5 | 0 | 24.29 ± 1.78 | 30.14 ± 11.20 |
| 1 | 25.31 ± 2.04 | 30.55 ± 10.26 | |
| 2 | 26.77 ± 3.20 | 31.29 ± 11.83 | |
| 3 | 25.36 ± 2.11 | 31.54 ± 11.90 |