Open AccessMICROSPHERES: A NOVEL DRUG DELIVERYSYSTEM
Author(s) -
Nikita Patil,
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Pooja Patil,
Abhishek Patil,
Shraddha N. Bhavasar,
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Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/13990
Subject(s) - microsphere , nanotechnology , materials science , drug delivery , biomedical engineering , sorting , polymer , micrometer , drug , gene delivery , genetic enhancement , medicine , computer science , pharmacology , chemical engineering , chemistry , gene , composite material , optics , engineering , physics , programming language , biochemistry
Microspheres are freeflowing powders that are made up of proteins or synthetic polymers. They are little spherical particles with diameters ranging from a few millimetres to a few millimetres (typically from 1 to 100 micrometer). Microspheres are microparticles that are employed in applications that require a predictable and constant particle surface area.To achieve the desired impact, the drug should be delivered in an ideal amount at the right time to the target tissue with the least degree of adverse effects and maximal therapeutic efficacy. The microspheres drew a lot of attention because of their long-lasting release and ability to target anticancermedications to the tumor.Microspheres will play a key role in innovative medication delivery in the future, particularly in sick cell sorting, diagnostics, gene & genetic materials, and safe, targeted and precise delivery.