Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from chitin, a natural polymer found in the shells of crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. It is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1→4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). Chitosan has a range of applications due to its unique physical and chemical properties, including its ability to form films, gels, and beads, and its biocompatibility.
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Topical pickering emulsion versus classical excipients: A study of the residual film on the human…
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The interest in Pickering emulsions is based on the possibility of replacing classical emulsifiers with solid particles. These emulsions are very attractive in the pharmaceutical field for their stability virtues and as a vehicle to deliver active ingredients. The study aimed to analyze…
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Handbook of Nutraceuticals
See the new book, edited by R. Rajakumari and Sabu Thomas.
Overview:
Cutting-edge interdisciplinary book focused on the nutraceuticals and nano nutraceuticals
Discusses all analytical techniques relevant to this field
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Polymeric microspheres redefining the landscape of colon-targeted delivery: A contemporary update
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During recent times, the delivery of the medications to the colon has seen more interest by the researchers, as it proved to be providing both options for treating local colon-related conditions and a route for systemic delivery of the various other types of medications. For these to…
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Continuous Manufacturing of Highly Drug Loaded Matrix Pellets by ProCell® Technology
This poster by Glatt Pharmaceutical Services was presented at the PBP World Meeting 2024:
Introduction
ProCell® Technology is a continuous spouted bed pelletization process which allows the manufacture of pellets with very high active drug loadings (> 95 %) and narrow particle size…
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Spray-Dried Chitosan Hydrogel Particles as a Potential Delivery System for Benzydamine Hydrochloride
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Chitosan, being a biocompatible and mucoadhesive polysaccharide, is one of the most preferred hydrogel-forming materials for drug delivery. The objectives of the present study are to obtain spray-dried microparticles based on low-molecular-weight chitosan and study their potential…
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Chitosan-(poly)acrylic acid polyelectrolyte complexes: Enhanced mucoadhesion and sustained drug…
Polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs) have emerged as promising vehicles for medical applications, attributable to their non-toxicity, non-immunogenicity, and ability for controlled drug release. Notably, their inherent mucoadhesive properties are being leveraged for sustained drug delivery across…
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Polymeric Nanohydrogel in Topical Drug Delivery System
Nanohydrogels (NH) are biodegradable polymers that have been extensively studied and utilized for various biomedical applications. Drugs in a topical medication are absorbed via the skin and carried to the intended location, where they are metabolized and eliminated from the body. With a focus on…
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Formulation, Characterization and In Vitro Evaluation of Mesalamine and Bifidobacterium bifidum…
Mesalamine is a first-line drug for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases. However, its premature release associated with marketed formulations leads to adverse effects like gastric trouble, vomiting, and diarrhoea. To minimize these side effects, colon-targeted drug delivery is essential.…
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A review on natural biopolymers in external drug delivery systems for wound healing and atopic…
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Despite the advantages of topical administration in the treatment of skin diseases, current marketed preparations face the challenge of the skin's barrier effect, leading to low therapeutic effectiveness and undesirable side effects. Hence, in recent years the management of skin wounds,…
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Chitosan and Anionic Solubility Enhancer Sulfobutylether-β-Cyclodextrin-Based Nanoparticles as…
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Cataract surgery interventions are constantly increasing, particularly among adult and elderly patients. This type of surgery can lead to inflammatory states of the ocular anterior segment (AS), usually healed via postoperative treatment with dexamethasone (DEX)-containing eye drops. The…
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