title: Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery devices.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Polymer Research Group, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, India.
authors.forename: K S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Soppimath
authors.forename: T M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Aminabhavi
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Kulkarni
authors.forename: W E
authors.initials: WE
authors.lastname: Rudzinski
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004655:Emulsions; D010587:Phagocytosis; D011506:Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D004655:Emulsions; D011506:Proteins