Abstract
AbstractA novel controlled release system, paclitaxel‐loaded poly (ε‐caprolactone) (PCL)/poloxamer 188 (Pluronic F68, F68) blend microspheres is proposed in the present work. F68 was incorporated into PCL matrices as both a pore‐forming agent and a drug releasing enhancer. Paclitaxel‐loaded PCL/F68 blend microspheres with different amounts of F68 were prepared by the oil‐in water (O/W) emulsion/solvent evaporation method. Characterization of the microspheres followed to examine the particle size, the drug encapsulation efficiency, the surface morphology, and in vitro release behavior. The influences of F68 on microsphere morphology and paclitaxel release are discussed. The porosity of the surface of PCL/F68 blend microspheres and the release rate of paclitaxel from the PCL/F68 blend microspheres increased as the initial amount of blended F68 increased. Faster and controlled release was achieved in comparison with the PCL microspheres. Through this study, the developed microporous PCL/F68 blend microspheres could be used as a drug delivery system to enhance and control drug release in the future. © 2007 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. JAppl Polym Sci 104: 1895–1899, 2007
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