Nanotechnology for Oral Drug Delivery: Advances and Applications

Oral drug delivery remains the most widely used form of drug administration due to its ease of ingestion, cost-effectiveness, and versatility in accommodating different types of drugs. However, it faces significant challenges, including physicochemical barriers that limit intestinal permeability and drug absorption.

Breaking Down the Barriers in Oral Drug Delivery

To address these challenges, nanotechnology-based oral drug delivery systems have emerged as a promising solution. By engineering and surface functionalizing drug carrier systems, researchers can improve the physicochemical properties of particle formulations, resulting in enhanced drug release profiles and better therapeutic outcomes.

The State of the Art in Nanotechnology for Oral Drug Delivery

This comprehensive review discusses the latest advances in the field, covering the development of novel and robust delivery platforms for oral drug administration. The book highlights the relevance of controlling the physicochemical properties of particle formulations, from size and shape to drug release profiles. Both in vitro and in vivo scenarios are explored, focusing on the possibilities of studying the biological-material interface.

Industrial Perspective on Nanotechnology-Based Oral Drug Delivery Systems

The industrial perspective on the production of nanotechnology-based oral drug delivery systems is also covered, providing insights into the manufacturing and commercialization of these systems.

This book is essential reading for researchers, professors, advanced students, and industry professionals working in the development, manufacturing, and/or commercialization of nanotechnology-based systems for oral drug delivery, targeted drug delivery, controlled drug release, materials science, and biomaterials. It provides the scientific community with valuable data that can facilitate and guide their research.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Publication Date: July 30, 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9780128180389
• ISBN: 9780128180396

With its comprehensive coverage of the latest advances in nanotechnology for oral drug delivery, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone working in the field.