Injection molded multidrug intravaginal rings with antimicrobial properties for prophylaxis and cancer treatment in women’s health context
This study demonstrates the feasibility of using injection molding to produce multidrug LDPE intravaginal rings with stable mechanical properties, drug-loading capacity, and sustained release, highlighting a promising and scalable platform for future therapeutic and prophylactic applications in women's health.
Authors
- Loise Silveira da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5874-2881)
- Gustavo Ferrari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-9115-8310)
- Maria Johann Fensterseifer
- Tauana Batistella
- Gean Vitor Salmoria
- Ian Matheus Moura Esper
- Gabriela Abreu Raimundo
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
- Published
- 2026-03-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03639045.2026.2639833
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00