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Pharmaceutical Applications of Natural Polymers

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Natural Polymers

Abstract

This chapter covers the pharmaceutical application of natural polymers derived from carbohydrate and protein sources in modified and unmodified forms for pharmaceutical applications such as production of transdermal, percutaneous, oral and topical drug delivery systems. Hydrogel-and microgel-based drug delivery systems are also included due to their increasing importance and potential in the pharmaceutical industry. A detailed overview of the distinctive properties of natural polymers suitable for pharmaceutical applications is provided from the most recent applications reported in the literature.

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Abbreviations

API:

Active pharmaceutical ingredients

BTCA:

Butanetetracarboxylic dianhydride

CMC:

Carboxymethyl cellulose

CNS:

Central nervous system

DB:

DamarBatu

DMAP:

4-dimethylaminopyridine

HGH:

Human growth hormone

HPMC:

Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose

Lo:

Lecithin organogel

NaCMC:

Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

N-IPAAm:

N-isopropylacrylamide (NIPAAm)

pAA:

Polyacrylic acid

PEG:

Polyethylene glycol

PELA, PLA:

Polylactic acid

PLGA:

Poly(dl-lactic-co-glycolic acid)

PLLA:

Poly(l-lactic acid)

PSA:

Pressure sensitive adhesives

PVA:

Polyvinyl alcohol

SPG:

Shirasu porous glass

TDD:

Transdermal drug delivery

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