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Research Article

PLA-PEG-PLA copolymer-based polymersomes as nanocarriers for delivery of hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs: preparation and evaluation with atorvastatin and lisinopril

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Pages 1411-1420 | Received 22 Apr 2013, Accepted 12 Jul 2013, Published online: 14 Aug 2013

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