An overview on recent biomedical applications of biopolymers: Their role in drug delivery systems and comparison of major systems

Syed, Murtaza Haider and Mohd Zahari, Mior Ahmad Khushairi and Khan, Maksudur R. and Beg, M. D. H. and Abdullah, N. (2023) An overview on recent biomedical applications of biopolymers: Their role in drug delivery systems and comparison of major systems. Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 80 (104121). pp. 1-17. ISSN 1773-2247. (Published)

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Abstract

Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives, from workplaces to homes. Biopolymers are becoming more popular as an alternative to petroleum-based polymers because of their lower environmental impact due to their low carbon footprint and easy degradation. The primary aim of developing technology is a better quality of life. Improved therapies and tailor-made treatments are currently the focus of scientists. However, the delivery of drugs has been a long problem in the field of medicine. As a result, many drug delivery systems (DDSs) have been created for this purpose. Among these, nanotechnology-based DDSs, especially nanofibers, hold a promising future. This review focuses on the importance of naturally abundant biopolymers in recent medical applications, especially their role in DDSs, and provides a crucial comparison of the merits and demerits of the major DDSs for researchers to develop tailor-made DDSs.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biomedical; Biopolymers; Drug delivery systems; Nanofibers; Nanotechnology
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2023 08:04
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2023 08:04
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/36840
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