Smart Polymeric Nanofibers for Topical Delivery of Levothyroxine

• Main Authors: Anahita Fathi Azarbayjani (Author), Jayarama Reddy Venugopal (Author), Seeram Ramakrishna (Author), Fung Chye Lim (Author), Yew Weng Chan (Author), Sui Yung Chan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2010-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Topical administration of levothyroxine (T4) helps to reduces deposits of adipose tissue on skin. The question is whether topical application of T4 could lead to systemic effects. In the present study a series of nanofibrous membranes were electrospun into blends of poly vinyl alcohol (PVA) and poly...