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Modulated release from drug delivery devices

J Heller1

  • 1Controlled Release and Biomedical Polymers Department, SRI International, Menlo Park, CA 94025.

Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems
|January 1, 1993
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Modulated drug release devices adjust medication delivery based on the body's needs. Research focuses on externally and self-modulated systems, particularly for improved diabetes treatment with insulin.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Modulated drug release devices dynamically adjust drug output to meet specific physiological requirements.
  • These devices are broadly categorized into externally modulated and self-modulated systems.
  • A critical need exists for advanced diabetes management, driving research in modulated insulin delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the principles and classifications of modulated drug release devices.
  • To highlight the significance of modulated drug release, especially for insulin delivery in diabetes.
  • To discuss the current research landscape in self- and externally modulated drug delivery systems.

Main Methods:

  • Classification of modulated drug release devices into externally modulated and self-modulated types.

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  • Explanation of the operational mechanisms for each category.
  • Review of research trends focusing on diabetes and insulin delivery.

    • Main Results:

    • Externally modulated devices respond to external signals to adjust drug output.
    • Self-modulated devices alter drug release based on environmental changes without external input.
    • Significant research efforts are directed towards modulated insulin release for diabetes treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Modulated drug release offers a promising approach for personalized medicine.
    • Both external and self-modulation strategies present unique advantages.
    • Advancements in modulated insulin delivery are crucial for improving diabetes care.