Synthesis and in vitro release of gentamicin from CaMCM-41/PLLA composite microspheres

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Abstract

Composite microspheres based on Ca-doped mesoporous silica and poly(L-lactic acid) (CaMCM-41/PLLA) were prepared by a solid-in-oil-in-water emulsion/solvent evaporation technique. Using gentamicin as a model drug, gentamicin was loaded in the microspheres by the adsorption method, and the in vitro release of gentamicin from the microspheres was evaluated in phosphorus buffer saline (PBS) solution at 37 °C. The results showed that the release rates of gentamicin from CaMCM-41/PLLA composite microspheres were much lower than that from pure PLLA microspheres. On the other hand, CaMCM-41 incorporation into PLLA had the ability to induce hydroxyapatite formation and deposited on the surface of CaMCM-41/PLLA composite microspheres during gentamicin releasing in PBS. Therefore, CaMCM-41/PLLA composite microspheres could potentially be used as a local drug release system for bone filling.

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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCeramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Applications - 9th Int. Symp. on Ceramic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications and the 4th Laser Ceramics Symp.
PublisherAmerican Ceramic Society
Pages79-84
Number of pages6
ISBN (print)9780470408421
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

Series Ceramic transactions / American Ceramic Society
Volume210
ISSN1042-1122

Conference

TitleCeramic Materials and Components for Energy and Environmental Applications - 9th International Symposium on Ceramic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications and the 4th Laser Ceramics Symposium
Duration10 - 14 November 2008
CityShanghai
CountryChina

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