Controlled release of curcumin from poly(HEMA-MAPA) membrane


Caka M., Turkcan C., AKTAŞ UYGUN D., UYGUN M., AKGÖL S., DENİZLİ A.

ARTIFICIAL CELLS NANOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, cilt.45, sa.3, ss.426-431, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

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In this work, poly(HEMA-MAPA) membranes were prepared by UV-polymerization technique. These membranes were characterized by SEM, FTIR, and swelling studies. Synthesized membranes had high porous structure. These membranes were used for controlled release of curcumin which is already used as folk remedy and used as drug for some certain diseases and cancers. Curcumin release was investigated for various pHs and temperatures. Optimum drug release yield was found to be as 70% at pH 7.4 and 37 degrees C within 2 h period. Time-depended release of curcumin was also investigated and its slow release from the membrane demonstrated within 48 h.