Preparation and evaluation of metronidazole-loaded pectin films for potentially targeting a microbial infection associated with periodontal disease

• Main Authors: Taepin Junmahasathien, Pattaraporn Panraksa, Paytaai Protiarn, Doosadee Hormdee, Rajda Noisombut, Nutthapong Kantrong, Pensak Jantrawut
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Chemistry; Materials Science
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85053397545&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/62630
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2018 by the authors. The objective of this study was to develop the metronidazole loaded high and low methoxyl pectin films (HM-G-MZ and LM-G-MZ) for the treatment of periodontal disease. The films were prepared by pectin 3% w/v, glycerin 40% w/v, and metronidazole 5% w/v. The developed films were...