Oral delivery of peptide and protein drugs faces immense challenge partially due to the
gastrointestinal (GI) environment. In spite of considerable efforts by industrial and academic …

The unique properties and applications of nanotechnology in targeting drug delivery,
cosmetics, fabrics, water treatment and food packaging have received increased focus the …

Mucus is a viscoelastic gel that traps pathogens and other foreign particles to limit their
penetration into the underlying epithelium. Dosage forms containing particle-based drug …

Various properties of chitosan can be customized by thiolation for very specific needs in a
wide range of application areas. Since the discovery of thiolated chitosans, many studies …

Oral delivery of insulin may significantly improve the quality of life of diabetes patients who
routinely receive insulin by the subcutaneous route. In fact, compared with this …

Chitosan and its derivatives as vehicles for drug delivery can achieve the purpose of
sustained release and controlled release for drugs, improve the stability of drugs, and …

Chitosan is a naturally occurring biopolymer having diversified applications not only in the
pharmaceutical field, but also in the biomedical profession. The presence of functional …

Chitosan, a natural biodegradable polymer, is of great interest in biomedical research due to
its excellent properties including bioavailability, nontoxicity, high charge density, and …

The oral delivery of drugs is considered by decision-makers in the pharmaceutical industry
to be the most appealing route of administration. This belief has led to the identification of …

Chitosan on its own is a well-established natural polymer and is widely regarded as a
biodegradable, biocompatible and nontoxic material for drug delivery applications. Although …