Evaluation of Okra Pectin from Different Genotypes as Effective Suspending Agents in Pharmaceutical Formulations

• Main Authors: Frederick William Akuffo Owusu (Author), Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi (Author), Marcel Tunkumgnen Bayor (Author), Kwabena Ofori-Kwakye (Author), Prince George Jnr Acquah (Author), Emmanuella Anowaa Quarcoo (Author), Jennifer Asare (Author), Benjamin Amponsah Anokye (Author), Paul Kweku Tandoh (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction:  Natural suspending agents are increasingly being investigated because of their relative non-toxicity, lesser cost, availability and biocompatibility compared to the currently utilised synthetic and semi-synthetic suspending agents. Pectin, a biopolymer found naturally in plants is gai...