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However, due to the instability of the hormone in the gastrointestinal tract and its short half-life, an alternative route of administration is being sought, which may be the skin. One strategy to extend the half-life of proteins involves the use of biodegradable polymeric matrices for transdermal drug delivery systems. While hydrogels are recognized for their high stability, the transport of proteins through the skin may be hindered. To address this, the use of active carriers is being investigated to enhance the efficiency of protein permeation through the skin. In this study, an effort was made to optimize the concentration of phosphitin (PV) as a carrier for somatotropin (STH). PV is a protein that possesses a distinctive cation chelating capability and amphiphilic character. As the concentration of PV increased, the rate of its emulsifying activity increased concomitantly. Methylcellulose (MC) was used as the hydrogel matrix. 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