Effect of Molecular Weight and Molar Ratio of Dextran on Self-Assembly of Dextran Stearate Polymeric Micelles as Nanocarriers for Etoposide

Table 1

Amounts of DMAP and stearoyl chloride needed for preparation of different dextran-stearate copolymers.

Dextran stearate copolymer	Dextran Mw	DMPA (mg)	Stearoyl chloride; (𝜇L)	Molar ratio of stearate/dextran
D6S7.5	6000	180	420 (1.25 mmol)	7.5
D6S10	6000	250	560 (1.66 mmol)	10
D10S7.5	10000	120	255 (0.75 mmol)	7.5
D10S10	10000	160	340 (1 mmol)	10