ADS	alginate/dextran sulfate
ANOVA	analysis of variance
CD	circular dichroism
CQA	critical quality attribute
DLS	dynamic light scattering
DQ	degree of quaternization
EE	encapsulation efficiency
FTIR	Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
HPLC	high-performance liquid chromatography
IVM	in vitro mucoadhesion
NMR	nuclear magnetic resonance
PBS	phosphate-buffered saline
PDI	polydispersity index
PEG	polyethylene glycol
QbD	Quality by Design
TMC	trimethyl chitosan