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      An overview on recent biomedical applications of biopolymers: Their role in drug delivery systems and comparison of major systems

      Syed, Murtaza Haider; Zahari, Mior Ahmad Khushairi Mohd; Khan, Md Maksudur Rahman; Beg, Mohammad Dalour Hossen; Abdullah, Norhayati
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      DOI
       10.1016/j.jddst.2022.104121
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      https://hdl.handle.net/10289/15469
      Abstract
      Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives, from workplaces to homes. Biopolymers are becoming more popular as an alternative to petroleum-based polymers because of their lower environmental impact due to their low carbon footprint and easy degradation. The primary aim of developing technology is a better quality of life. Improved therapies and tailor-made treatments are currently the focus of scientists. However, the delivery of drugs has been a long problem in the field of medicine. As a result, many drug delivery systems (DDSs) have been created for this purpose. Among these, nanotechnology-based DDSs, especially nanofibers, hold a promising future. This review focuses on the importance of naturally abundant biopolymers in recent medical applications, especially their role in DDSs, and provides a crucial comparison of the merits and demerits of the major DDSs for researchers to develop tailor-made DDSs.
      Date
      2023-02
      Type
      Journal Article
      Publisher
      Elsevier BV
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      This is an author’s accepted version of an article published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology. © 2023 Elsevier B.V.
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