A pH-sensitive, stimuli-responsive, superabsorbent, smart hydrogel from psyllium (<i>Plantago ovata</i>) for intelligent drug delivery
Jaffar Irfan, Muhammad Ajaz Hussain, Muhammad Tahir Haseeb, Arshad Ali, Muhammad Farid-ul-Haq, Tahira Tabassum, Syed Zajif Hussain, Irshad Hussaın, Muhammad Naeem‐ul‐Hassan
Abstract
Herein, we report the dynamic swelling, stimuli responsive swelling-deswelling properties, sub-acute toxicity studies and sustained drug release potential of a polysaccharide-based hydrogel isolated from psyllium husk (a well-known dietary fiber).
Topics & Concepts
SwellingPlantago ovataChemistryPsylliumExcipientSolubilityFiberDiffusionDrug deliverySolventNuclear chemistryChemical engineeringChromatographyDietary fiberFood scienceBiochemistryOrganic chemistryEngineeringThermodynamicsBiologyHorticulturePhysicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applicationsPolysaccharides Composition and ApplicationsPolysaccharides and Plant Cell Walls