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Drug delivery from gelatin-based systems.

Maytal Foox1, Meital Zilberman

  • 1Tel-Aviv University, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering , Tel-Aviv 69978 , Israel.

Expert Opinion on Drug Delivery
|May 7, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Gelatin is a versatile biomaterial for creating advanced drug delivery systems, including microparticles, nanoparticles, fibers, and hydrogels. Its properties allow for controlled and targeted release, addressing challenges in modern medicine.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Gelatin offers advantages over conventional dosage forms for controlled drug release.
  • Its history of safe use and favorable properties make it a suitable candidate for drug delivery applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the versatility of gelatin as a carrier for controlled drug release.
  • To highlight the potential of modified gelatin systems for targeted and responsive drug delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated gelatin's intrinsic properties for designing various carrier systems.
  • Explored the fabrication of microparticles, nanoparticles, fibers, and hydrogels from gelatin.
  • Considered modifications and combinations with other biomaterials.
Keywords:
fibersgelatinhydrogelsmicroparticlesnanoparticlestissue bioadhesive

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Main Results:

  • Gelatin can be engineered into microparticles for cell amplification and large molecule delivery.
  • Gelatin nanoparticles are suitable for intravenous and brain-targeted delivery.
  • Gelatin fibers offer a high surface area-to-volume ratio, and hydrogels facilitate controlled diffusion.
  • Bioadhesive gelatin shows promise for pain management and wound healing.

Conclusions:

  • Gelatin's flexibility allows for the design of diverse carrier systems.
  • Modified gelatin and composite materials meet the need for specific, targeted, and controlled drug release.
  • These systems can respond to physiological demands for optimized therapeutic outcomes.