Abstract
A novel bone-targeted delivery systems based on nanocapsules was developed utilizing a Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework (ZIF-8) as a template and catechol-modified gelatin as wall material. A targeting ligand was facilely conjugated on the surface of nanocapsules. Simvastatin was encapsulated within the nanocapsules with a loading of 37.9%. Hydroxyapatite binding and in vivo biodistribution of the drug-loaded nanocapsules were investigated.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 658-662 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Biomaterials science |
Volume | 5 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 2017 |
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