Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives

Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives This book summarizes the recent advances in applications of starch in state-of-the-art drug carriers (hydrogel, micro- and nano-particulate carriers) with stimulus-responsive and target-specific properties. It also highlights the role of starch and its derivatives in transmucosal administration to improve the bioavailability of drugs. Further, it outlines the principles of effective, advanced, starch-based drug delivery systems and illustrates how these principles are key to the development of future drug delivery strategies. This interesting reference resource is useful for students, researchers and engineers in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry, polymer sciences and drug delivery. Autor: Jin Chen, Ling Chen Wydawnictwo: Springer Rok wydania: 2019 Okładka: twarda Liczba stron: 141 Wymiary: 15.5 x 23.5 x 1.1 cm Ilustracje: 14 Illustrations, color; 3 Illustrations, black and white; XI, 141 p. 17 illus., 14 illus. in color. Język: angielski ISBN: 9789811336560