Microneedle array with a pH-responsive polymer coating and its application in smart drug delivery for wound healing

27. July 2021

For successful wound treatment, therapeutics must be delivered directly to the wound. Various issues restrict the delivery of antibiotics to...

graphical abstract of Polymeric microneedles for transdermal delivery of nanoparticles: Frontiers of formulation, sterility and stability aspects

Polymeric microneedles for transdermal delivery of nanoparticles: Frontiers of formulation, sterility and stability aspects

20. July 2021

With the launch of few products in the market, transdermal drug delivery through microneedles (MNs) has evidenced a major leap. Interest in...

Development of a thermostable oxytocin microneedle patch

19. July 2021

Oxytocin is a nonapeptide hormone used in labor to initiate uterine contractions and to prevent and treat postpartum hemorrhage. Oxytocin is currently administered...

3D printed hollow microneedles array using stereolithography for efficient transdermal delivery of rifampicin

30. June 2021

A 3D printed assembly of hollow microneedles (HMNs) array, conjoined with a reservoir void, was designed and additively manufactured using...

graphical abstract of Diving into 3D (bio)printing: A revolutionary tool to customize the production of drug and cell-based systems for skin delivery

Diving into 3D (bio)printing: A revolutionary tool to customize the production of drug and cell-based systems for skin delivery

21. June 2021

The incorporation of 3D printing technologies in the pharmaceutical industry can revolutionize its R&D, by providing a simple and rapid...

graphical abstract of Preparation and characterization of 3D printed PLA microneedle arrays for prolonged transdermal drug delivery of estradiol valerate

Preparation and characterization of 3D printed PLA microneedle arrays for prolonged transdermal drug delivery of estradiol valerate

31. May 2021

Biodegradable polymeric microneedle arrays (BPMNAs) could be explored as potential devices for transdermal drug delivery, which can provide a painless...

Transdermal drug delivery systems for fighting common viral infectious diseases

31. May 2021

Transdermal drug delivery systems (TDDS) have many advantages and represent an excellent alternative to oral delivery and hypodermic injections. TDDS...

graphical abstract of Formulation Development and Improved Stability of a Combination Measles and Rubella Live-Viral Vaccine Dried for Use in the NanopatchTM Microneedle Delivery System

Formulation Development and Improved Stability of a Combination Measles and Rubella Live-Viral Vaccine Dried for Use in the NanopatchTM Microneedle Delivery System

14. May 2021

Measles (Me) and rubella (Ru) viral diseases are targeted for elimination by ensuring a high level of vaccination coverage worldwide....

The evolution of commercial drug delivery technologies

14. April 2021

Drug delivery technologies have enabled the development of many pharmaceutical products that improve patient health by enhancing the delivery of...

Special Issue “A perspective of drug delivery and translational research in Europe”

10. March 2021

The present Special Issue on Drug Delivery and Translational Research in Europe brings together representative examples of the work being...

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