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Polymer based Gels: Recent and Future Applications in Drug Delivery Field
Panoraia I Siafaka1, Evren Atlıhan Gündoğdu2, Emre Sefik Cağlar3
1Faculty of Pharmacy, European University Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Current Drug Delivery
|September 9, 2022
Summary
Polymer-based gels offer innovative solutions for drug delivery, improving therapeutic efficacy and enabling targeted treatments for various diseases. These advanced pharmaceutical formulations address limitations of current excipients, reducing the need for frequent dosing.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Current pharmaceutical formulations often lack ideal properties like controlled release, necessitating frequent dosing.
- There is a significant need for novel drug delivery systems that can target specific organs and minimize adverse effects.
Approach:
- This review explores various polymer-based gel types, including hydrogels, organogels, and aerogels.
- It details the development and characterization methods for these gels.
- Recent advancements and future prospects, particularly for radiolabeled gels, are discussed.
Key Points:
- Polymer-based gels, formed by chemical or physical cross-linking, exhibit desirable properties for drug delivery.
- Both synthetic and natural polymers are utilized in gel formulation.
- Stimuli-responsive gels are a key area of recent research.
Conclusions:
- Polymer-based gels represent a promising approach for developing advanced drug delivery systems.
- Their application holds potential for effectively targeting numerous diseases.
