Mucoadhesive oral drug delivery systems are engineered to adhere to the mucosal surfaces of the mouth, extending the residence time of active pharmaceutical ingredients and improving both local and ...

A study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine describes the development and validation of an octopus sucker-inspired buccal mucosa suction patch as a novel drug delivery system. The ...

Mucosal Vaccine Delivery Systems: The Future of Immunization (Part 1) is a new release from Bentham Science that delivers a comprehensive exploration of mucosal immunization strategies, offering fresh ...

A mini-suction cup allows for the painless administration of medications that previously could only be injected. It stretches the mucosal lining of the cheek and, in combination with a ...

Novel hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable effective vaccine delivery in the lungs and the targeted activation of immune cells. An LMU research team led by Professor Olivia M. Merkel, Chair of Drug ...

Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems (MDDS) exploit the natural adhesive properties of polymers to attach therapeutic formulations to mucosal surfaces, including the oral, nasal, ocular, vaginal, rectal ...