Abstract
Ocular drug delivery (DD) is a challenging field that necessitates innovative solutions to overcome the anatomical and physiological barriers of the eye. In recent years, biopolymer-based stimuli-responsive in situ hydrogels have emerged as a promising approach to enhance the efficacy and patient compliance of ocular DD. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the chemistry and potential applications of these innovative hydrogels in ocular DD systems (ODDS). This chapter offers a comprehensive insight into the chemistry and versatile applications of biopolymer-based stimuli-responsive in situ hydrogels in the realm of ODDS. It underscores the potential of these innovative DD platforms to revolutionize the treatment of ocular diseases and improve patient outcomes.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels for Ophthalmic Drug Delivery |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 213-238 |
Number of pages | 26 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323991568 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323993593 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Bioavailability
- Biopolymers
- Chemistry
- Drug delivery systems
- In-situ hydrogels
- Stimuli responsiveness
- Sustained drug release
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Engineering
- General Materials Science