Encapsulation of Nicardipine Hydrochloride and Release from Biodegradable Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) Microparticles by Double Emulsion Process: Effect of Emulsion Stability and Different Parameters on Drug Entrapment

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Figure 11: Encapsulation of Nicardipine Hydrochloride and Release from Biodegradable Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) Microparticles by Double Emulsion Process: Effect of Emulsion Stability and Different Parameters on Drug Entrapment 

Figure 11 | Encapsulation of Nicardipine Hydrochloride and Release from Biodegradable Poly(D,L-lactic-co-glycolic acid) Microparticles by Double Emulsion Process: Effect of Emulsion Stability and Different Parameters on Drug Entrapment 