Curcumin containing chitosan-pectinate nanoparticulate drug delivery system for colon cancer treatment

Curcumin, the active constituent of the rhizome Curcuma longa has been extensively studied as an anticancer agent for various types of tumours. However, its efficacy as an anticancer agent is constrained due to poor absorption, rapid metabolism, degradation in acidic media and consequently, low oral...

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Main Author: Alkhader, Enas Ali
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2018
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/51898/