New Data from University of Coimbra Illuminate Findings in Obesity, Fitness and Wellness [Electrospun Composite Fibers of Poly(Lactic Acid) and Halloysite for the Sustained Co-delivery of Drugs With Opposite Water Affinities].

A recent report from the University of Coimbra in Portugal discusses the development of a dual drug delivery system for obesity, fitness, and wellness. The system consists of electrospun fibers made of poly(lactic acid) embedded with halloysite nanotubes. The fibers are capable of releasing both hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs simultaneously and in a sustained manner for three weeks. The research demonstrates that these composite fibers are effective for the co-delivery of drugs with opposite water affinities. The study was supported by Portuguese Foundations for Science and Technology and has been peer-reviewed. [Extracted from the article]