Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives

This book summarizes the recent advances in applications of starch in state-of-the-art drug carriers (hydrogel, micro- and nano-particulate carriers) with stimulus-responsive and target-specific properties. It also highlights the role of starch and its derivatives in transmucosal administration to improve the bioavailability of drugs. Further, it outlines the principles of effective, advanced, starch-based drug delivery systems and illustrates how these principles are key to the development of future drug delivery strategies. This interesting reference resource is useful for students, researchers and engineers in the fields of carbohydrate chemistry, polymer sciences and drug delivery.Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives is written by Jin Chen; Ling Chen; Fengwei Xie; Xiaoxi Li and published by Springer. ISBNs for Drug Delivery Applications of Starch Biopolymer Derivatives are 9789811336577, 9811336571 and the print ISBNs are 9789811336560, 9811336563.