Optimization of Thiolated Chitosan Nanoparticles for the Enhancement of in Vivo Hypoglycemic Efficacy of Sitagliptin in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats

Sitagliptin (SGN) is an antidiabetic drug used for treatment of diabetes mellitus type II. The objectives of this study were to formulate SGN in form of thiolated chitosan (TC) nanoparticles to enhance the mucoadhesion properties of SGN to the gastrointestinal tract, prolong drug release, decrease s...

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Main Authors: Kousalya Prabahar, Ubaidulla Udhumansha, Mona Qushawy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/12/4/300