30 Questions
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.
False
Lipid-based mRNA delivery systems are a recent example of nanodelivery for vaccination.
True
Ciprofloxacin is an example of a poorly soluble drug with a dissolution time greater than GI transit time.
False
Albumin-PTX-complex binds to SPLARC, which is overexpressed in many tumors.
False
Abraxane has a higher Cmax than Taxol.
True
Abraxane and Taxol have the same AUC.
False
The typically applied dose for Abraxane is 260 mg/m², which is better tolerated by patients.
True
One of the methods used to produce nanoparticles is high-pressure homogenization.
True
The problems to be addressed in nanoparticle production are low drug solubility and fast dissolution.
False
PLGA nanoparticles and alginate have good solubility and permeability for drug delivery.
False
Drug delivery techniques primarily focus on improving the aesthetic appearance of pharmaceuticals.
False
Nanomedicine is a field that combines nanotechnology with medicine to develop targeted and personalized treatments.
True
The article by Zhang et al. in ACS Nano in 2012 has the DOI number 175, 713.
False
The circulation time of cGNPs in blood is primarily determined by membrane properties.
False
Nano, in the context of nanomedicine, means a factor of 10 to the power of -12.
False
Nanomedicine is primarily used for cosmetic applications in medicine.
False
The force spectroscopy results indicate a Fmax baseline of 0 adhesion piezo extension.
True
Regulatory aspects are crucial in nanomedicine to maintain quality, safety, and efficacy.
True
The preparation of gelatin solution involves the use of crosslinking for defined times.
True
Young's modulus increases linearly with crosslinking time, with a correlation coefficient r² = 0.98692.
True
Loading a drug into the matrix impacts the Young's modulus if the drug is crosslinked.
False
Nanomedicine is defined as the application of 'nano' particles in medicine.
True
According to the EU cosmetics guideline, a nanomaterial is insoluble or biologically persistent.
True
The EU (EG) Nr 1223/2009 guideline defines a particle as any piece of matter without defined physical boundaries.
False
An agglomerate is a strongly bound or fused particle, according to EU (2011) Commission Recommendation.
False
The Commission Recommendation of 18 October 2011 defines a nanomaterial as containing particles between 1-100 nm.
True
The document mentions the application of 'nano' in areas other than medicine.
False
Explore drug delivery systems using PLGA nanoparticles and alginate. Learn about their solubility, permeability, particulate carrier systems, biological interactions, and more. Dive into drug delivery approaches, formulations, techniques, and systems for transporting active pharmaceutical compounds (APIs).
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