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Carboxymethyl Chitosan for Drug and Vaccine Delivery: An Overview
Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from natural chitin, which is the principal component of the exoskeletons of crustaceans and insects as well as of the cell walls of some bacteria and fungi. Like cellulose, it...
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Current status and future of delivery systems for prevention and treatment of infections in the oral cavity
Oral health reflects the general health, and it is fundamental to well-being and quality of life. An infection in the oral cavity can be associated with serious complications in human health. Local therapy of ...
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Mucoadhesive bilayered buccal platform for antifungal drug delivery into the oral cavity
A drug delivery technology comprising a mucoadhesive bilayered buccally anchored tablet containing natamycin was developed. The concept was to anchor the tablet to the buccal tissue and allow controlled releas...
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An Overview on Chitosan-Based Adjuvant/Vaccine Delivery Systems
Vaccination is a highly effective and safe method in preventing life-threatening infections in both human and animals. It is based on the principle of activating the immune system and providing protection agai...
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Chitosan-based particulate systems for drug and vaccine delivery in the treatment and prevention of neglected tropical diseases
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of infections which are difficult to prevent or control, affecting impoverished communities that are unique to tropical or subtropical regions. In spite o...
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Application of Chitosan Based Scaffolds for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering in Dentistry
is a marine polymer, which possesses numerous favorable properties including bioadhesivity, biodegradability and biocompatibility, which have enabled its use in and tissue engineering. Furthermore, has be...
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Comparison of different types and sources of chitosan for the treatment of infections in the oral cavity
Various formulation strategies have been investigated for non-invasive delivery of antimicrobials into the oral cavity for the treatment of the oral infections. In general, mucoadhesive polymers have been used...
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Buccal Delivery of Biopharmaceuticals: Vaccines and Allergens
Oral delivery of most biopharmaceuticals is limited due to their acidic and enzymatic degradation in the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, the high molecular weight of these drugs often results in poor abso...
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Fundamentals of Vaccine Delivery in Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases continue to be the major causes of illness, disability, and death. Moreover, in recent years, new infectious agents and diseases are being identified, and some diseases that were previously...
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Chitosan-Based Particulate Systems for Non-Invasive Vaccine Delivery
The use of particulate systems is considered very promising for the delivery of antigenic molecules via parenteral and non-parenteral routes. They provide improved protection and facilitated transport of the a...
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Preparation and investigation of the tenoxicam/β-cyclodextrin complex
A complex of tenoxicam withβ-cyclodextrin was prepared by using co-grinding and freeze drying methods. The resulting products were studied by the solubility method, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopy, differen...
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Formulation, Bioavailability, and Pharmacokinetics of Sustained-Release Potassium Chloride Tablets
The release of potassium chloride incorporated into hydrogenated vegetable oil and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose matrix tablets was studied in vitro. The formulations containing 20% hydrogenated vegetable oil and...
