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 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 …

Targeted delivery of low molecular drugs using chitosan and its derivatives

JH Park, G Saravanakumar, K Kim, IC Kwon - Advanced drug delivery …, 2010 - Elsevier
Chitosan has prompted the continuous impetus for the development of safe and effective
drug delivery systems because of its unique physicochemical and biological characteristics …

Chitosan-based drug nanocarriers: where do we stand?

M Garcia-Fuentes, MJ Alonso - Journal of Controlled Release, 2012 - Elsevier
Chitosan-based nanocarriers have become one of the most intensively studied
transmucosal nanometric drug delivery platforms. This is due to a number of factors …

Biopharmaceutical parameters to consider in order to alter the fate of nanocarriers after oral delivery

E Roger, F Lagarce, E Garcion, JP Benoit - Nanomedicine, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Oral route is the most common route for the delivery of drugs because it is simple to
implement and improves patient compliance and quality of life. However, oral absorption is …

Preparation, characterization and in vitro release study of β-cyclodextrin/chitosan nanoparticles loaded Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil

KI Matshetshe, S Parani, SM Manki… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
Cinnamomum zeylanicum essential oil (CEO) is an effective antimicrobial agent. However,
its high volatile nature and low stability require an efficient encapsulation system for drug …

Nanoparticles for nasal vaccination

N Csaba, M Garcia-Fuentes, MJ Alonso - Advanced drug delivery reviews, 2009 - Elsevier
The great interest in mucosal vaccine delivery arises from the fact that mucosal surfaces
represent the major site of entry for many pathogens. Among other mucosal sites, nasal …

Chitosan mediated targeted drug delivery system: a review

MP Patel, RR Patel, JK Patel - Journal of pharmacy & …, 2010 - journals.library.ualberta.ca
Chitosan has prompted the continuous movement for the development of safe and effective
drug delivery systems because of its unique physicochemical and biological characteristics …

Characterization and evaluation of chitosan nanoparticles for dopamine brain delivery

A Trapani, E De Giglio, D Cafagna, N Denora… - International journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
The aim of this study was to characterize nanoparticles (NPs) composed of chitosan (CS)
and evaluate their potential for brain delivery of the neurotransmitter Dopamine (DA). For …

Chitosan nanoparticles prepared by ionotropic gelation: An overview of recent advances

KG Desai - Critical Reviews™ in Therapeutic Drug Carrier …, 2016 - dl.begellhouse.com
The objective of this review is to summarize recent advances in chitosan nanoparticles
prepared by ionotropic gelation. Significant progress has occurred in this area since the …