Inhalable Antitubercular Therapy Mediated by Locust Bean Gum Microparticles

Inhalable Antitubercular Therapy Mediated by Locust Bean Gum Microparticles

Tuberculosis remains a major global health problem and alternative therapeutic approaches are needed. Considering the high prevalence of lung tuberculosis (80% of cases), the pulmonary delivery of antitubercular drugs in a carrier system capable of reaching the alveoli, being recognised and phagocyt...

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Main Authors: Ana D. Alves, Joana S. Cavaco, Filipa Guerreiro, João P. Lourenço, Ana M. Rosa da Costa, Ana Grenha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-05-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
alveolar macrophages
antitubercular drugs
inhalable therapy
locust bean gum
microparticles
spray-drying
tuberculosis therapy
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/6/702

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