Encapsulation of Nanocrystals in Mannitol-Based Inhalable Microparticles via Spray-Drying: A Promising Strategy for Lung Delivery of Curcumin
The developed curcumin nanocrystals-loaded mannitol microparticles show promise as an inhalable treatment for respiratory diseases, combining effective aerodynamic properties with controlled drug release.
Authors
- Eliana Lai
- Cinzia Scialabba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5209-9319)
- Donatella Valenti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5081-0891)
- Luca Casula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9508-7222)
- Chiara Sinico (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8383-5895)
- Emanuela Fabiola Craparo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0503-9559)
- Gennara Cavallaro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0585-6564)
- Michele Schlich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7214-9045)
- Francesco Lai
Institutions
- University of Cagliari (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pharmaceuticals
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/ph17121708
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Inhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.93
Funders
- Università degli Studi di Palermo