Main description:

Natural biopolymers possess high biocompatibility and exhibit excellent bioactivity, making them ideal candidates for use in drug delivery systems.

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 is 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.

Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery 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.

Contents:

1. Introduction to natural biopolymers
2. Gum Arabic in drug delivery
3. Gum tragacanth in drug delivery
4. Pectin in drug delivery
5. Cellulose in drug delivery
6. Starches in drug delivery
7. Guar gum in drug delivery
8. Locust bean gum in drug delivery
9. Okra gum in drug delivery
10. Cashew gum in drug delivery
11. Sterculia gum in drug delivery
12. Plant-derived mucilages as natural biopolymers and their uses in drug delivery
13. Alginates in drug delivery
14. Agar agar in drug delivery
15. Chitin and chitosan in drug delivery
16. Gellan gum in drug delivery
17. Xanthan gum in drug delivery
18. Dextran in drug delivery
19. Pullulan in drug delivery
20. Hyaluronic acid in drug delivery
21. Carrageenan in drug delivery
22. Chondroitin sulphate in drug delivery
23. Gelatin in drug delivery
24. Albumin in drug delivery
25. Collagen in drug delivery
26. Keratin in drug delivery
27. Zein in drug delivery
28. Casein in drug delivery
29. Natural lipids and waxes in drug delivery
30. Natural resins in drug delivery
31. Biocompatibility of natural biopolymers for drug delivery
32. Regulatory considerations of natural biopolymers for drug delivery
33. Challenges and future perspectives of natural biopolymers in drug delivery