Table 1. Surface Modifications of Nanoparticles by Biopolymers for Enhanced Drug Delivery.
| Nanoparticle | Biopolymers | Drug | Biomedical Applications | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEG | Lipid | Paclitaxel | In vitro uptake enhanced | (80) |
| Hydroxylated ethyl starch | PEG layer and mannose | N/A | Targeting dendritic cells | (81) |
| MMT clay | Starch/d-l-lactic acid | DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) | In vitro studies revealed sustained release | (88) |
| Gold nanoparticles | Gelatin | Doxorubicin | In vitro studies revealed sustained release | (89) |
| Gold nanorods | Lipids | N/A | Enhanced bioimaging | (90) |