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Soft drug delivery systems.

Martin Malmsten1

  • 1Department of Pharmacy, Uppsala University, P.O. Box 580, SE-751 23 Uppsala, Sweden.

Soft Matter
|July 19, 2020
PubMed
Summary
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This review explores soft drug delivery systems using surfactants, polymers, and lipids. It covers traditional systems like micelles and liposomes, alongside novel structures such as carbon nanotubes and capsules.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Biotechnology

Background:

  • Soft drug delivery systems are crucial for targeted and controlled release of therapeutic agents.
  • Traditional systems include micelles, liposomes, and polymer gels, while novel approaches are emerging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide illustrative examples of soft drug delivery systems.
  • To discuss both traditional and novel soft drug delivery system structures.
  • To highlight the components used in forming these systems (surfactants, polymers, lipids).

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature and research examples.
  • Categorization of soft drug delivery systems into traditional and novel structures.
  • Discussion of the materials (surfactants, polymers, lipids) and architectures employed.

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Main Results:

  • Examples of traditional systems like micelles, liquid crystalline phases, liposomes, and polymer gels are presented.
  • Examples of novel systems including carbon nanotubes, polyelectrolyte multilayer capsules, and liquid crystalline particles are discussed.
  • The review demonstrates the versatility of surfactants, polymers, and lipids in creating diverse soft delivery platforms.

Conclusions:

  • Soft drug delivery systems offer a versatile platform for pharmaceutical applications.
  • The choice of materials and structure dictates the properties and efficacy of the delivery system.
  • Continued innovation in soft materials is expanding the possibilities for advanced drug delivery.