Phase-transition polymers for drug delivery.
Phase-transition polymers show changes in response to external stimuli, such as pH, temperature, light, metabolite, and electric current. Based on the stimuli-induced phase transition, many applications have been developed to improve drug delivery. This paper summarizes various phase-transition polymers and their applications relevant to modulated-drug delivery.
Yuk
S H
SH
Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Han Nam University, Taejeon, Korea.
Bae
Y H
YH
D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D004563:Electrochemistry; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008027:Light; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
D011108:Polymers; D014867:Water