Thiolated chitosan nanoparticles enhance anti-inflammatory effects of intranasally delivered theophylline
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chitosan, a polymer derived from chitin, has been used for nasal drug delivery because of its biocompatibility, biodegradability and bioadhesiveness. Theophylline is a drug that reduces the inflammatory effects of allergic asthma but...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2006-08-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
| Online Access: | http://respiratory-research.com/content/7/1/112 |