Mucus-penetrating nanoparticles for drug and gene delivery to mucosal tissues

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Summary

The tenacious mucus barrier properties that have precluded the efficient penetration of therapeutic particles are described and the design and development of new mucus-penetrating particles that may avoid rapid mucus clearance mechanisms are reviewed to provide targeted or sustained drug delivery for localized therapies in mucosal tissues.

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review
Published
2008-12-13
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Keywords

Mucus, Drug delivery, Drug, Mucociliary clearance, Gastrointestinal tract

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