Chitosan Nanoparticles as a Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery System for Ocular Administration

Pharmaceutical approaches based on nanotechnologies and the development of eye drops composed of the mucoadhesive polymers chitosan and hyaluronic acid are emerging strategies for the efficient treatment of ocular diseases. These innovative nanoparticulate systems aim to increase drugs’ bioavailabil...

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Main Authors: Mariana M. Silva, Raquel Calado, Joana Marto, Ana Bettencourt, António J. Almeida, Lídia M. D. Gonçalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/15/12/370