Natural Polymers For Pharmaceutical Applications , Volume 2 : Marine- And Microbiologically Derived Polymers (Original PDF From Publisher)

Natural Polymers For Pharmaceutical Applications , Volume 2 : Marine- And Microbiologically Derived Polymers (Original PDF From Publisher)

Written by Amit Kumar Nayak

Numerous polymers originating from diverse marine sources and microorganisms have significant biological characteristics,

including biocompatibility, biodegradability and bioadhesivity, which render them appealing for use as pharmaceutical excipients

in a range of dosage forms.

Furthermore, these polymers can have their chemical and/or physical properties altered to enhance their biomaterial capabilities.

This volume, Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Applications, Volume 2: Marine- and Microbiologically Derived Polymers,

examines the ways in which these polymers have been investigated and utilized for pharmaceutical applications, including gels,

emulsions, suspensions, tablets, microparticles and nanoparticles, as well as ophthalmic preparations.

Pharmaceutical excipients that are frequently derived from marine and microbiologic sources include carrageenan, gellan gum,

alginates, xanthan gum, chitosan and others.

The book focuses on significant new discoveries made by specialists worldwide on marine-derived polysaccharides and the

medicinal benefits of xanthan gum, alginates, agar-agar, gellan gum, carrageenan and chitosan derivatives.

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