Effects of Starch Incorporation on the Physicochemical Properties and Release Kinetics of Alginate-Based 3D Hydrogel Patches for Topical Delivery

The development of printable hydrogel inks for extrusion-based 3D printing is opening new possibilities to the production of new and/or improved pharmaceutical forms, specifically for topical application. Alginate and starch are natural polysaccharides that have been extensively exploited due to the...

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Main Authors: Sara Bom, Catarina Santos, Rita Barros, Ana M. Martins, Patrizia Paradiso, Ricardo Cláudio, Pedro Contreiras Pinto, Helena M. Ribeiro, Joana Marto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Pharmaceutics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/12/8/719