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Classification of Natural Polymers Read chapter Read first chapter

2016 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

9. Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers

Authors : Atul Nayak, Ololade Olatunji, Diganta Bhusan Das, Goran Vladisavljević

Published in: Natural Polymers

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Abstract

This chapter covers the pharmaceutical application of natural polymers derived from carbohydrate and protein sources in modified and unmodified forms for pharmaceutical applications such as production of transdermal, percutaneous, oral and topical drug delivery systems. Hydrogel-and microgel-based drug delivery systems are also included due to their increasing importance and potential in the pharmaceutical industry. A detailed overview of the distinctive properties of natural polymers suitable for pharmaceutical applications is provided from the most recent applications reported in the literature.

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Metadata
Title
Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers
Authors
Atul Nayak
Ololade Olatunji
Diganta Bhusan Das
Goran Vladisavljević
Copyright Year
2016
Book
Natural Polymers

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-26412-7

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-26414-1

Copyright Year: 2016

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-26414-1_9

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