Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery devices

K S Soppimath; T M Aminabhavi; A R Kulkarni; W E Rudzinski

doi:10.1016/s0168-3659(00)00339-4

Biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles as drug delivery devices

J Control Release. 2001 Jan 29;70(1-2):1-20. doi: 10.1016/s0168-3659(00)00339-4.

Authors

K S Soppimath¹, T M Aminabhavi, A R Kulkarni, W E Rudzinski

Affiliation

¹ Department of Chemistry, Polymer Research Group, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, India.

PMID: 11166403
DOI: 10.1016/s0168-3659(00)00339-4

Abstract

This review presents the most outstanding contributions in the field of biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles used as drug delivery systems. Methods of preparation, drug loading and drug release are covered. The most important findings on surface modification methods as well as surface characterization are covered from 1990 through mid-2000.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Adsorption
Biodegradation, Environmental
Drug Delivery Systems*
Emulsions
Phagocytosis
Proteins / administration & dosage
Surface Properties

Substances

Emulsions
Proteins