Polysaccharide-Based Carriers for Pulmonary Insulin Delivery: The Potential of Coffee as an Unconventional Source

Polysaccharide-Based Carriers for Pulmonary Insulin Delivery: The Potential of Coffee as an Unconventional Source

Non-invasive routes for insulin delivery are emerging as alternatives to currently painful subcutaneous injections. For pulmonary delivery, formulations may be in powdered particle form, using carriers such as polysaccharides to stabilise the active principle. Roasted coffee beans and spent coffee g...

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Main Authors: Sara A. Valente, Guido R. Lopes, Isabel Ferreira, Miguel F. Galrinho, Margarida Almeida, Paula Ferreira, Maria T. Cruz, Manuel A. Coimbra, Cláudia P. Passos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
Subjects:
drug delivery
protein delivery
microparticles
arabinogalactans
galactomannans
inhalation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/15/4/1213

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