Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery devices.
This review presents the most outstanding contributions in the field of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles used as drug delivery systems. Methods of preparation, drug loading and drug release are covered. The most important findings on surface modification methods as well as surface characterization are covered from 1990 through mid-2000.
Soppimath
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Department of Chemistry, Polymer Research Group, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, India.
Aminabhavi
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Kulkarni
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Rudzinski
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D000327:Adsorption; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004655:Emulsions; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011506:Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013499:Surface Properties
D004655:Emulsions; D011506:Proteins