Polymers for drug delivery systems formulations [Polímeros Usados como Sistemas de Transporte de Princípios Ativos]

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Severino, P (Author) Other; Santana, MHA (Author) Other; Malmonge, SM (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: Polimeros

Vol. 21

Pages: 361-368

ISSN: 0104-1428

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 10 Citations

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-008-229

DOI: 10.1590/s0104-14282011005000061

Abstract (EN): The different carrier systems have shown therapeutic potential for a wide variety of drugs, satisfying multiple requirements, such as prevention of rapid elimination, reducing toxicity, promoting stabilization, optimization of metabolism, drug delivery and defense mechanisms. However, it has been recognized several other challenges associated with the specific release of actives in drug delivery. Therefore, to overcome chemical and biological obstacles, the selection of the polymer used to prepare the transport system is crucial. This paper presents a report on the main natural and synthetic polymers used in the preparation of drug carrier systems in vivo.

Language: Portuguese

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 8