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Alternating Magnetic Field-Responsive Hybrid Gelatin Microgels for Controlled Drug Release
Published on: February 13, 2016
Current Trends in Gelatin-Based Drug Delivery Systems
Francesca Milano1, Annalia Masi1, Marta Madaghiele1
1Department of Engineering for Innovation, University of Salento, Via Monteroni, 73100 Lecce, Italy.
Gelatin is a versatile biomaterial for creating drug delivery systems (DDSs). This review details methods for developing gelatin-based DDSs and discusses their preclinical and clinical applications.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background:
- Gelatin, a natural polymer, offers biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low cost.
- Its chemical properties make it suitable for developing advanced drug delivery systems (DDSs).
- Gelatin's versatility allows for the encapsulation of various bioactive compounds.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review gelatin's properties and its application in developing micro- and nano-sized DDSs.
- To explore various fabrication techniques for gelatin-based DDSs.
- To discuss the impact of process parameters on DDS properties and therapeutic outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Overview of gelatin's chemical and physical characteristics.
- Detailed analysis of desolvation, nanoprecipitation, coacervation, emulsion, electrospray, and spray drying techniques.
- Evaluation of variable parameters influencing DDS characteristics.
Main Results:
- Gelatin effectively carries diverse bioactive compounds.
- Gelatin-based DDSs demonstrate tunable drug release kinetics.
- Various synthesis methods yield micro- and nano-sized DDSs with controllable properties.
Conclusions:
- Gelatin is a promising biomaterial for advanced drug delivery systems.
- Fabrication techniques significantly influence the properties and efficacy of gelatin-based DDSs.
- Preclinical and clinical studies support the therapeutic potential of gelatin-based DDSs.
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