Developments of mucus penetrating nanoparticles
Mucus can effectively protect the exposed mucosal surfaces due to its adhesive and viscoelastic properties. Most foreign particulates are efficiently trapped in mucus layers via steric obstruction and adhesion. Trapped particles are typically removed from the mucosal tissue within seconds to a few h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1818087615000124 |