Drug delivery system with controlled release technology has emerged as a powerful tool for
the treatment of various diseases. The therapeutic index of the active agent can be …

Despite its widespread usage as a chemotherapy drug in cancer treatment, doxorubicin
(DOX) has limitations such as short in vivo circulation time, low solubility, and poor …

Montmorillonite (MMT) clay mineral is composed of naturally layered silicate. The clays were
more popular in the pharmaceutical and other various fields due to their beneficial …

Vaginal drug delivery is regarded as a promising route against women-related health issues
such as unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. However, only a very …

Here, we have reported the influence of MMT and genipin in releasing curcumin from the
Genipin crosslinked Chitosan/MMT nanoparticles, prepared by ionic gelation method. The …

This chapter focuses on natural-based biocompatible and biodegradable materials that are
used as matrices/carriers for controlled release or targeted biodistribution of nanoscale …

Krill oil enriched with polyunsaturated fatty acids is in the form of phospholipid. However, its
application as a dietary supplement is limited, because of its rapid deterioration. Thus, this …

Montmorillonite is a clay mineral that is historically associated with healthcare and has been
used since ancient times to combat infections and diseases. In recent years, clay minerals …

Exudate gum polysaccharides have a diverse range of functionalities in food, cosmetics,
textiles, biomedical, pharmaceutical and other industries for centuries. The potentiality of …

This chapter introduces several aspects related to the synthesis, characterization, and uses
of organic–inorganic interfaces based on both layered and fibrous clays. The chapter starts …