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Studies on the Interactions Between Genistein and Copolymer F127

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In this paper, the interactions of an isoflavone molecule, Genistein (Gen), with Pluronic F127 at different pH values have been investigated using laser light scattering techniques, film analysis methods, UV-vis spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The TEM images and the DSL studies indicate the formation of a Gen/F127 complex induced by the solubilization of Gen in micelles, and the stability of the Gen/F127 complex decreases with the increase of pH. At pH of 6.4, the turbidity of the Gen/F127 complex solution is significantly reduced in the presence of 0.31 mol⋅L−1 ethylene glycol, indicating the existence of hydrogen bonds between Gen and the F127 copolymer. Experiments on controlled release demonstrate that Gen-loaded F127 micelles act as a drug carrier, giving slow release to the surrounding solution over a period of time. Rapid release can be triggered by increasing the pH of the micelle solutions

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    Juqun Xi

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Xi, J., Guo, R. Studies on the Interactions Between Genistein and Copolymer F127. J Solution Chem 38, 1588–1600 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10953-009-9469-1

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