Artesunate-heparin conjugate based nanocapsules with improved pharmacokinetics to combat malaria

In conclusion, such multifunctional ART-HEP-NCPs with higher ART loading and extended half-life could be a promising platform for targeted antimalarial drug delivery.Graphical abstractChemical structure of ART-conjugated heparin, its self-assembly and delivery to iRBCs.
Source: International Journal of Pharmaceutics - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research