Bioadhesive Drug Delivery Systems

Abstract

Mucus Physiology and Pathology. Scaling Concepts and Molecular Theories of Adhesion of Synthetic Polymers to Glycoproteinic Networks. Test Methods of Bioadhesion. Bioadhesives/Mucoadhesives in Drug Delivery to the Gastrointestinal Tract. Nanoparticles as a Gastroadhesive Drug Delivery System. Mucoadhesive Buccal Patches for Peptide Delivery. Bioadhesive Dosage Forms for Buccal/Gingival Administration. Semisolid Dosage Forms as Buccal Bioadhesives. Bioadhesive Dosage Forms for Nasal Administration. Ocular Bioadhesive Delivery Systems. Nanoparticles as Bioadhesive Ocular Drug Delivery Systems. Bioadhesive Dosage Forms for Vaginal and Intrauterine Applications.