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 |
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| 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