Progresses in targeted drug delivery systems using chitosan nanoparticles in cancer therapy: A mini-review

E Rostami - Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020 - Elsevier
Chitosan, de-acetylated form of chitin and the amino polysaccharide, is one of the most
suitable biopolymer with vast possibilities of chemical modifications for novel properties and …

Polymers and polymer nanocomposites for cancer therapy

D Feldman - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Synthetic polymers, biopolymers, and their nanocomposites are being studied, and some of
them are already used in different medical areas. Among the synthetic ones that can be …

In vitro and toxicological assessment of dexamethasone sodium phosphate loaded pH sensitive Pectin-g-poly (AA)/PVP semi interpenetrating network

N Ajaz, IU Khan, I Khalid, RU Khan, HA Khan… - Materials Today …, 2020 - Elsevier
Herein, we developed and characterized pH responsive semi interpenetrating network (semi-
IPN) of Pectin-g-poly (AA)/PVP by free radical polymerization. These hydrogels were …

Insight into chitosan derived nanotherapeutics for anticancer drug delivery and imaging

N Moramkar, P Bhatt - European Polymer Journal, 2021 - Elsevier
Cancer is a multifactorial, unpredictable chronic ailment with an anarchical, uncontrolled cell
proliferation and globally is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity owing to …

Chitosan-based drug conjugated nanocomposites: Advances and innovation in cancer therapy

A Kumar, A Kumar - Regenerative Engineering and Translational Medicine, 2024 - Springer
Purpose Cancer is one of the most lethal diseases globally. About ten million people die
from cancer every year. Chemotherapy, hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy …

Interpolymer Complexes of Eudragit® Copolymers as Novel Carriers for Colon-Specific Drug Delivery

AV Bukhovets, N Fotaki, VV Khutoryanskiy… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Interpolymer complexes (IPC) based on Eudragit® EPO and Eudragit® S100 were
investigated as potential carriers for oral controlled drug delivery to the colon. IPC samples …

Encapsulation of Marjoram phenolic compounds using chitosan to improve its colon delivery

MN Siles-Sánchez, L Jaime, M Villalva, S Santoyo - Foods, 2022 - mdpi.com
In this study, chitosan particles were used to encapsulate marjoram phenolic compounds as
colon-specific drug-delivery systems. The microparticles were prepared by ionic gelation …

Evaluating the protective effects of dexamethasone and electrospun mesh combination on primary human mixed retinal cells under hyperglycemic stress

D Venugopal, S Vishwakarma, N Sharma, I Kaur… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chronic inflammation is a leading cause of neurodegeneration and vision loss in
hyperglycemia-associated conditions such as diabetic retinopathy. Corticosteroid injections …

Development of rGO encapsulated polymeric beads as drug delivery system for improved loading and controlled release of doxycycline drug

G Singh, BP Nenavathu - Drug development and industrial …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
Objective: The aim of this study was to design a biodegradable core–shell structure where in
reduced graphene-oxide (rGO) and doxycycline (DXC) drug comprise the core while …

Recent developments and challenges in nanoformulations targeting various ailments of the colon

N Mishra, S Singh, P Maurya, R Nisha… - … in Human Health …, 2020 - Springer
The oral route of drug administration is the most preferred and patient-compliant route.
When a drug is required to be delivered to the colon, special attention is required as the …