title: Microparticulate release systems based on natural origin materials.
authors.affiliation: 3B's Research Group--Biomaterials, Biodegradables, Biomimetics, University of Minho, Campus de Gualtar, 4710-057 Braga, Portugal.
authors.forename: Gabriela A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: Filipa J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Costa
authors.forename: Nuno M
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Neves
authors.forename: Rui L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Reis
mesh_terms: D001672:Biocompatible Materials / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000166:cytology / Q000502:physiology; D004337:Drug Carriers; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D019344:Lactic Acid / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D010316:Particle Size; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism*; D013213:Starch / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D023822:Tissue Engineering / Q000379:methods; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D004337:Drug Carriers; D011091:Polyesters; D011108:Polymers; D014867:Water; D019344:Lactic Acid; C033616:poly(lactide); D013213:Starch