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Mucoadhesive Polymers

Mucoadhesive polymers are synthetic materials that are capable of adhering to mucosal surfaces such as those found in the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory system. They are increasingly being used in the development of drug delivery systems as they can help improve the absorption and efficacy of medications…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 2× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Mucoadhesive polymers are synthetic materials that are capable of adhering to mucosal surfaces such as those found in the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory system. They are increasingly being used in the development of drug delivery systems as they can help improve the absorption and efficacy of medications. They also provide an effective barrier between the medication and the environment, helping to reduce the degradation of active ingredients due to digestion, saliva, and other factors. Mucoadhesive polymers can also help reduce dose-related side effects by controlling the release of drug molecules over time.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 1 article above has been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Polymer Science Research.

Journal editorial board
Giulia Auriemma · Italy Catarina Pinto Reis · Portugal Tonya Andreeva · Bulgaria

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