title: Advancement in microsponge drug delivery system: preparation methods, patents and commercial utility.
abstract: Microsponge is developing as a novel drug delivery system for controlled release of medicinally active ingredients. It is generally prepared by polymerization or quasi emulsion solvent diffusion technique and has been successfully used for targeted drug delivery. Microsponges are preferred over the microspheres owing to their better drug loading capacity. The present article deals with recent advancements in the microsponge preparation and its pharmaceutical applications and commercial utility considering patents.
authors.forename: Deeksha
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dubey
authors.forename: Rishabha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Malviya
authors.affiliation: Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Plot No.2, Sector 17-A, Yamuna Expressway, Greater Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. deekshadubey19@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Pramod K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Sharma
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D006801:Humans; D008863:Microspheres; D010330:Patents as Topic