Chitosan-based nanomedicines: A review of the main challenges for translating the science of polyelectrolyte complexation into innovative pharmaceutical products
Chitosan (CS) is a versatile biopolymer used in the fabrication of different types of drug delivery systems. It is recognized mainly by its pH-responsive behavior, mucoadhesive, and membrane permeation enhancer properties, which can be explored for modulated drug release and localized delivery. Othe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-06-01
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Series: | Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666893924000215 |