Effect of niosome encapsulation of methotrexate, macrophage activation on tissue distribution of methotrexate and tumor size

  • K. S. Chandraprakash*
  • , N. Udupa
  • , P. Uma Devi
  • , G. K. Pillai
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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    Abstract

    Methotrexate was encapsulated in "niosomes" of sorbitan monostearate (Span 60) by the reverse phase evaporation technique. After i.v. infusion into mice methotrexate concentration was higher in all tissues except kidney with niosomal methotrexate than with methotrexate solution. Niosome encapsulation and macrophage activation enhanced the delivery of methotrexate to the tumor and increased its antitumor activity.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)133-137
    Number of pages5
    JournalDrug Delivery
    Volume1
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1993

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Pharmaceutical Science

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