Biopolymer-based functional composites for medical applications

SB Park, E Lih, KS Park, YK Joung, DK Han - Progress in Polymer Science, 2017 - Elsevier
Over the last decade, numerous biopolymers have received more attention in medical
applications involving novel biomaterials because of their biocompatibility, biodegradability …

Nanoparticles for drug delivery to the anterior segment of the eye

DR Janagam, L Wu, TL Lowe - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2017 - Elsevier
Commercially available ocular drug delivery systems are effective but less efficacious to
manage diseases/disorders of the anterior segment of the eye. Recent advances in …

Cyclodextrin-based nanostructures

G Narayanan, J Shen, I Matai, A Sachdev, R Boy… - Progress in Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cyclodextrins (CDs) are a unique class of molecules that are naturally available via
degradation of starchy molecules. Their toroidal structure and abundant presence of …

Mucoadhesive polymers in the design of nano-drug delivery systems for administration by non-parenteral routes: A review

A Sosnik, J das Neves, B Sarmento - Progress in Polymer Science, 2014 - Elsevier
The presence of a mucus layer that covers the surface of a variety of organs has been
capitalized to develop mucoadhesive dosage forms that remain in the administration site for …

Cyclodextrin-based ocular drug delivery systems: A comprehensive review

Q Wang, A Zhang, L Zhu, X Yang, G Fang… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2023 - Elsevier
Cyclodextrin (CD), a class of cyclic oligosaccharides with an external hydrophilic surface
and a central hydrophobic cavity is recognized as a promising pharmaceutical excipient due …

Chitosan and its derivatives for ocular delivery formulations: Recent advances and developments

A Zamboulis, S Nanaki, G Michailidou, I Koumentakou… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Chitosan (CS) is a hemi-synthetic cationic linear polysaccharide produced by the
deacetylation of chitin. CS is non-toxic, highly biocompatible, and biodegradable, and it has …

Cyclodextrin complexes: Perspective from drug delivery and formulation

S Jacob, AB Nair - Drug development research, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Cyclodextrins (CDs) have been widely investigated as a unique pharmaceutical excipient for
past few decades and is still explored for new applications. They are highly versatile …

Chitosan nanoparticles as a mucoadhesive drug delivery system for ocular administration

MM Silva, R Calado, J Marto, A Bettencourt… - Marine drugs, 2017 - mdpi.com
Pharmaceutical approaches based on nanotechnologies and the development of eye drops
composed of the mucoadhesive polymers chitosan and hyaluronic acid are emerging …

Exploring versatile applications of cyclodextrins: an overview

N Sharma, A Baldi - Drug delivery, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Context: Ever since the discovery of cyclodextrins, a family of cyclic oligosaccharides based
on α (1→ 4) linkage among glucopyranose subunits, these versatile supramolecular hosts …

A review of the preparation, characterization, and applications of chitosan nanoparticles in nanomedicine

R Jha, RA Mayanovic - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a fibrous compound derived from chitin, which is the second most abundant
natural polysaccharide and is produced by crustaceans, including crabs, shrimps, and …