Advances in the Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles for Novel Drug Delivery System
Joint Authors
Shrivastav, Anupama
Kim, Hae-Yeong
Kim, Young-Rok
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-24
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Drug delivery technology is emerging as an interdisciplinary science aimed at improving human health.
The controlled delivery of pharmacologically active agents to the specific site of action at the therapeutically optimal rate and dose regimen has been a major goal in designing drug delivery systems.
Over the past few decades, there has been considerable interest in developing biodegradable drug carriers as effective drug delivery systems.
Polymeric materials from natural sources play an important role in controlled release of drug at a particular site.
Polyhydroxyalkanoates, due to their origin from natural sources, are given attention as candidates for drug delivery materials.
Biodegradable and biocompatible polyhydroxyalkanoates are linear polyesters produced by microorganisms under unbalanced growth conditions, which have emerged as potential polymers for use as biomedical materials for drug delivery due to their unique physiochemical and mechanical properties.
This review summarizes many of the key findings in the applications of polyhydroxyalkanoates and polyhydroxyalkanoate nanoparticles for drug delivery system.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Shrivastav, Anupama& Kim, Hae-Yeong& Kim, Young-Rok. 2013. Advances in the Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles for Novel Drug Delivery System. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004641
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Shrivastav, Anupama…[et al.]. Advances in the Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles for Novel Drug Delivery System. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004641
American Medical Association (AMA)
Shrivastav, Anupama& Kim, Hae-Yeong& Kim, Young-Rok. Advances in the Applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoate Nanoparticles for Novel Drug Delivery System. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1004641
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1004641