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Mucoadhesive materials and drug delivery systems /

Mucoadhesion defined as attachment of synthetic or natural materials to mucosal tissues has been widely exploited in pharmaceutical forms. This multi-author book provides an up-to-date account of current research on mucoadhesive materials and drug delivery systems. The introductory section describes...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Khutoryanskiy, Vitaliy V.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2014.
Subjects:
Bioadhesive drug delivery systems.
Drug delivery systems.
Mucous membrane.
Adhesives in surgery.
Drug Delivery Systems
Administration, Mucosal
Mucous Membrane > drug effects
Tissue Adhesives
Mucous Membrane
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Mucoadhesion defined as attachment of synthetic or natural materials to mucosal tissues has been widely exploited in pharmaceutical forms. This multi-author book provides an up-to-date account of current research on mucoadhesive materials and drug delivery systems. The introductory section describes the structure and physiology of various mucosal surfaces (oral, nasal, ocular, gastrointestinal and vaginal mucosa). This is followed by chapters on the various methods used to study mucoadhesion and to characterise mucoadhesive properties of various dosage forms.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
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