Investigation of Nanoparticulate Formulation Intended for Caffeine Delivery to Hair Follicles

January 2013

Mardiyanto Mardiyanto

nanoparticulate formulation caffeine hair follicles biocompatible polymers biodegradable polymers poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) PLGA chitosan photoacoustic microscopy encapsulation efficiency drug release nanoparticles

Studysummary This study developed nanoparticulate systems for caffeine delivery in hair follicles, demonstrating effective caffeine loading and release, as well as successful imaging within model hair follicles.

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