Ocular application of chitosan


BAŞARAN E., Yazan Y.

EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DELIVERY, vol.9, no.6, pp.701-712, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 9 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1517/17425247.2012.681775
  • Journal Name: EXPERT OPINION ON DRUG DELIVERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.701-712
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Introduction: A major problem in ocular therapeutics with classical formulations is the maintenance of an effective drug concentration at the site of action for a long period of time. Enhancement of ocular bioavailability with increased dose penetration and longer retention time at desired sites can be achieved by recent formulations. Chitosan stands out with its unique structural advantageous characteristics for different types of formulations like in situ gelling systems, micro- and nanoparticles, inserts, etc.