Encapsulation of a steroid in polymer matrix of chitosan

Authors

  • Ana Karelia Collado Centro de Biomateriales Universidad de la Habana Cuba

Keywords:

polymeric matrix, chitosan microspheres, spray drying, DI-31

Abstract

The DI-31, synthetic analogue of brassinoesteroids,is the active principle (AP) of 16 Biobras, bio-stimulator of plant growth that has proven positive impact on Cuban agriculture. However, it has the disvantages of low solubility in water and the speed with which plants metabolize it. One alternative to overcome these limitations is its microencapsulation into polymeric matrix. It has been investigated that the chitosan constitute an excellent candidate for microencapsulation of DI-31. Chitosan is a natural polysaccharide obtained from chitin extracted from the exoskeletons of crustaceans, that increasing the resistance of plants to attack by variour pests and promote crop yields, possesses excellent biocompatibility.biodegradability, and mucoadhesiveness inducing potential defense against attack by different pathogens.

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2017-06-04

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Collado, A. K. (2017). Encapsulation of a steroid in polymer matrix of chitosan. OAJ Materials and Devices, 2(1). Retrieved from http://caip.co-ac.com/index.php/materialsanddevices/article/view/20

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