PLGA Nanoparticles and Alginate in Drug Delivery
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The Freundlich-Ostwald equation is used to calculate the dissolution pressure.

False

Amoxicillin is an example of a poorly soluble drug with a dissolution time greater than GI transit time.

False

Lyophilization is used to improve the re-dispersibility of solid dosage forms.

False

Nanoparticles are used for targeted delivery with a longer time frame.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lipid-based mRNA delivery systems are a recent example of nanodelivery for vaccination.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ciprofloxacin is an example of a poorly soluble drug with a dissolution time greater than GI transit time.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Albumin-PTX-complex binds to SPLARC, which is overexpressed in many tumors.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abraxane has a higher Cmax than Taxol.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abraxane and Taxol have the same AUC.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The typically applied dose for Abraxane is 260 mg/m², which is better tolerated by patients.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the methods used to produce nanoparticles is high-pressure homogenization.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The problems to be addressed in nanoparticle production are low drug solubility and fast dissolution.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

PLGA nanoparticles and alginate have good solubility and permeability for drug delivery.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Drug delivery techniques primarily focus on improving the aesthetic appearance of pharmaceuticals.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nanomedicine is a field that combines nanotechnology with medicine to develop targeted and personalized treatments.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The article by Zhang et al. in ACS Nano in 2012 has the DOI number 175, 713.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The circulation time of cGNPs in blood is primarily determined by membrane properties.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nano, in the context of nanomedicine, means a factor of 10 to the power of -12.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nanomedicine is primarily used for cosmetic applications in medicine.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The force spectroscopy results indicate a Fmax baseline of 0 adhesion piezo extension.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regulatory aspects are crucial in nanomedicine to maintain quality, safety, and efficacy.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The preparation of gelatin solution involves the use of crosslinking for defined times.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Young's modulus increases linearly with crosslinking time, with a correlation coefficient r² = 0.98692.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Loading a drug into the matrix impacts the Young's modulus if the drug is crosslinked.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nanomedicine is defined as the application of 'nano' particles in medicine.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the EU cosmetics guideline, a nanomaterial is insoluble or biologically persistent.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The EU (EG) Nr 1223/2009 guideline defines a particle as any piece of matter without defined physical boundaries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

An agglomerate is a strongly bound or fused particle, according to EU (2011) Commission Recommendation.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Commission Recommendation of 18 October 2011 defines a nanomaterial as containing particles between 1-100 nm.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The document mentions the application of 'nano' in areas other than medicine.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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