Preparation of gelatin nanogel modified with fluoride anion and its ultrasonic triggered release characteristics

Aim: To investigate the preparation, shape and ultrasound triggered release characteristics of gelatin nanogel modified with fluoride anion. Methods: Adriamycin gelatin nanogel modified with fluoride anion (ADM-FMNG) was prepared by co-precipitation with fluoride anion. The content and encapsulation rate of adriamycin were measured by HPLC method. The size and shape of ADM-FMNG were determined by electron microscope. The size and distribution of ADM-FDNG before and after sonication were measured by laser size analysis device. Results: The average diameter of ADM-FMNG was (46 ± 12) nm. Adriamycin encapsulated rate and loading were 87.2% and 0.091 g · L^-1, respectively, 48.5% of adriamycin was released within 50 h while in vitro at 37 °C. Under the action of ultrasound that has the frequency of 20 kHz, 0.4 W · cm^-2 of power density and 7-8 min duration, 51.5% of adriamycin in ADM-FMNG was released that was significantly higher than control group, the size of ADM-FMNG was changed from (46 ± 12) nm to (1 212 ± 35) nm and restored after ultrasound stopped for 3-4 min. Conclusion: ADM-FDNG system has the sensitive ultrasound triggered release characteristics.