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Abstract
This research introduces poly-zwitterionic complexes (pZCs), formed by liquid-liquid phase separation of a polyzwitterion and a polyelectrolyte. The pZCs exhibit orthogonal phase behavior, remaining intact in acidic conditions but disassembling as pH increases. This behavior is linked to gastrointestinal conditions, demonstrating the potential of pZCs as pH-triggered drug delivery systems for enhanced oral drug uptake efficiency.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Apr 26, 2022
Authors
Khatcher O. Margossian, Marcel U. Brown, Todd Emrick, Murugappan Muthukumar
Tags
poly-zwitterionic complexes
drug delivery
pH-responsive
liquid-liquid phase separation
oral drug uptake
gastrointestinal conditions
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