Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery thoroughly details the properties, benefits and challenges of using these biomaterials in drug delivery, with a strong focus on biocompatibility and reduction of unwanted interactions. An extensive range of natural biopolymers are explored, such as cellulose, chitosan, casein, gelatin, cashew gum, and many more. Biocompatibility, toxicity and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology, chemical engineering and clinical science.
1. 1. Introduction of natural biopolymers - p. 1 2. 2. Gum Arabic in drug delivery - p. 29 3. 3. Gum tragacanth in drug delivery - p. 51 4. 4. Pectin in drug delivery - p. 73 5. 5. Cellulose in drug delivery - p. 105 6. 6. Starch in drug delivery - p. 127 7. 7. Guar gum in drug delivery - p. 163 8. 8. Locust bean gum in drug delivery - p. 189 9. 9. Okra gum in drug delivery - p. 223 10. 10. Cashew gum in drug delivery - p. 247 11. 11. Sterculia gum in drug delivery - p. 267 12. 12. Alginates in drug delivery - p. 293 13. 13. Agar agar in drug delivery - p. 313 14. 14. Chitin and chitosan in drug delivery - p. 325 15. 15. Gellan gum in drug delivery - p. 339 16. 16. Xanthan gum in drug delivery - p. 361 17. 17. Promising potential of dextran-based drug delivery in healthcare management - p. 391 18. 18. Pullulan in drug delivery - p. 419 19. 19. Hyaluronic acid in drug delivery - p. 461 20. 20. Carrageenan in drug delivery - p. 515 21. 21. Exopolysaccharides in drug delivery - p. 539 22. 22. Gelatin in drug delivery - p. 571 23. 23. Applications, challenges, and future perspective of albumin in drug delivery - p. 621 24. 24. Collagen in drug delivery - p. 659 25. 25. Natural lipids and waxes in drug delivery - p. 695 26. 26. Natural polymers for specialized formulations - p. 719 27. 27. Regulatory considerations of natural biopolymers for drug delivery - p. 747 28. 28. Challenges and future perspectives of natural biopolymers in drug delivery - p. 769 29. Index - p. 799
Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery thoroughly details the properties, benefits and challenges of using these biomaterials in drug delivery, with a strong focus on biocompatibility and reduction of unwanted interactions. An extensive range of natural biopolymers are explored, such as cellulose, chitosan, casein, gelatin, cashew gum, and many more. Biocompatibility, toxicity and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology, chemical engineering and clinical science.
1. 1. Introduction of natural biopolymers - p. 1 2. 2. Gum Arabic in drug delivery - p. 29 3. 3. Gum tragacanth in drug delivery - p. 51 4. 4. Pectin in drug delivery - p. 73 5. 5. Cellulose in drug delivery - p. 105 6. 6. Starch in drug delivery - p. 127 7. 7. Guar gum in drug delivery - p. 163 8. 8. Locust bean gum in drug delivery - p. 189 9. 9. Okra gum in drug delivery - p. 223 10. 10. Cashew gum in drug delivery - p. 247 11. 11. Sterculia gum in drug delivery - p. 267 12. 12. Alginates in drug delivery - p. 293 13. 13. Agar agar in drug delivery - p. 313 14. 14. Chitin and chitosan in drug delivery - p. 325 15. 15. Gellan gum in drug delivery - p. 339 16. 16. Xanthan gum in drug delivery - p. 361 17. 17. Promising potential of dextran-based drug delivery in healthcare management - p. 391 18. 18. Pullulan in drug delivery - p. 419 19. 19. Hyaluronic acid in drug delivery - p. 461 20. 20. Carrageenan in drug delivery - p. 515 21. 21. Exopolysaccharides in drug delivery - p. 539 22. 22. Gelatin in drug delivery - p. 571 23. 23. Applications, challenges, and future perspective of albumin in drug delivery - p. 621 24. 24. Collagen in drug delivery - p. 659 25. 25. Natural lipids and waxes in drug delivery - p. 695 26. 26. Natural polymers for specialized formulations - p. 719 27. 27. Regulatory considerations of natural biopolymers for drug delivery - p. 747 28. 28. Challenges and future perspectives of natural biopolymers in drug delivery - p. 769 29. Index - p. 799
