Table 1 Z-average diameters, polydispersity indexes (PDI), zeta potentials and loading % (w/w) of MeJA-loaded PLGA NPs synthesized with the microfluidic device working at different MeJA concentrations with a bioactive/polymer ratio of 1/10 (w/w).

From: Microfluidic synthesis of methyl jasmonate-loaded PLGA nanocarriers as a new strategy to improve natural defenses in Vitis vinifera

MeJA*

(mg/mL)

PLGA**

(mg/mL)

NPs Diameter

(nm)

PDI

Zeta potential (mV)

Loading % (w/w)

0.01

0.1

43 ± 21

0.254

−26 ± 11

4.6

0.05

0.5

52 ± 17

0.127

−31 ± 7

5.2

0.10

1

68 ± 22

0.112

−22 ± 8

5.4

0.20

2

73 ± 13

0.066

−34 ± 6

5.9

0.35

3.5

105 ± 36

0.132

−17 ± 9

5.2

0.50

5

124 ± 33

0.098

−27 ± 4

4.9

  1. *Drug concentration in the DMSO organic phase.
  2. **PLGA concentration in the DMSO organic phase.
Back to article page