Drug Delivery

Abstract The recent advancement of 3D-printed drugs is an emerging technology that has the potential for effective and safe oral delivery of personalized treatment regimens to patients, replacing the current “one size fits all” philosophy. The objective of this literature review is to highlight the…
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Abstract Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (Hypromellose, HPMC) is a well-known excipient used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical fields due to its versatile physicochemical properties. HPMC (derived from cellulose and obtained through etherification) varies in polymerization degree and viscosity,…
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Abstract The present work examines the in vitro drug delivery performance of degradable microspheres (DrugMic) composed of a crosslinked hydrogel of poly(ethylene glycol), with particular interest on the effect of e-beam sterilization on the stability of loaded active substances, i.e. niflumic acid…
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Abstract This study aimed to evaluate the feasibility of using ultrasound-assisted compression (USAC) for manufacturing implantable drug delivery systems (IDDS). USAC integrates the principles of traditional compression techniques with the application of ultrasound waves. The combined mechanical…
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Abstract Peptide drugs offer considerable potential for treating a diverse range of diseases. Yet, their clinical application is generally restricted to injectable therapies. The main challenge hindering their broader use through globally accessible, patient-friendly, and non-invasive delivery…
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Abstract Inflammatory skin diseases are chronic conditions that significantly affect patients’ skin health and quality of life. Traditional treatments, including systemic immunosuppressants and topical therapies, often face limitations such as low efficacy, inadequate skin penetration, and severe…
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Hydrogels in Drug Delivery See the new book, edited by Alejandro J. Paredes, Garry Laverty, Eneko Larrañeta, Ryan F. Donnelly. It covers the fundamental mechanisms of drug delivery from a hydrophilic matrix, breaks down interconnections between introductory theory and applied materials chapters and…
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Hydrogels in Drug Delivery See the new book, edited by Alejandro J. Paredes, Garry Laverty, Eneko Larrañeta, Ryan F. Donnelly. It covers the fundamental mechanisms of drug delivery from a hydrophilic matrix, breaks down interconnections between introductory theory and applied materials chapters and…
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Abstract Ivermectin (IVM) is a widely used antiparasitic agent and has been repurposed for the treatment of COVID-19. However, its poor water solubility and low bioavailability present significant challenges, often requiring large doses for therapeutic effectiveness. This poses a burden on…
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Abstract Intraoral delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) is an attractive approach to improve their local therapeutic efficacy or to enable their systemic delivery. It offers several advantages, such as high drug concentration at the intraoral target site and rapid access to the…
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