Mucoadhesive Drug Delivery Systems: Applications, Challenge and Future Perspectives

Dear Colleagues,

The efficiency of mucoadhesive drug delivery systems is related not only to their ability to adhere to mucus over a period, but also to the ability to modify the release of the drug and the pattern of biological interaction. It is possible, in this way, to outline mucoadhesive systems in the most varied dosage forms, since the adhesion property depends on the characteristics of the material used in its preparation and the mucus. The mucoadhesion process results from the attachment between a mucoadhesive carrier system and mucus glycoproteins via physical and/or chemical interactions. As a result, the increase in contact time between the formulation and the mucosa obtained through these interactions contributes to reduce in the treatment time and frequency of applications.

Recognizing the importance and growing interest in mucoadhesive drug delivery systmes, we would like to invite you to contribute a short communication, full article or review to this issue, entitled: “Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems: applications, challenge and future perspectives”. This special edition deals with different aspects related to mucoadhesion and will include articles describing the mechanisms, preparation, and characterization of drug delivery systems with mucoadhesive properties and their latest developments in this topic.

Prof. Dr. Marlus Chorilli
Prof. Dr. Maria Palmira Daflon Gremião
Guest Editors

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