Polymeric Hydrogels as Technology Platform for Drug Delivery Applications
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Polymeric Hydrogels for Drug Delivery Applications
3. Preformed Hydrogels versus Hydrogels Formed Upon Implantation (In Situ)
3.1. Preformed Hydrogels
3.2. Hydrogels Formed In Situ
Smart Hydrogels
4. Nanogels and Microgels
5. Administration Routes of Hydrogels
5.1. Minimally-Invasive Administration Routes
5.2. Invasive Administration Routes
6. Conclusions and Future Directions
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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