Table 4.
Biopolymeric Nanoparticles are Used in Drug Delivery Systems.
| Sl. No. | Name | Properties | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Chitosan | Chitosan has mucoadhesive qualities that are exploited in drug release mechanisms for many types of epithelia. Chitosan can also maintain antibacterial activity, making it easier to give eye medications with enhanced mucoadhesive qualities. | 93 |
| 2. | Alginate | This biopolymer exhibits increased mucoadhesive strength and is categorized as an anionic mucoadhesive polymer. | 94 |
| 3. | Xanthan gum | It is a polyanionic polysaccharide that is nonirritating, nontoxic, and has good bioadhesive qualities. | 95 |
| 4. | Cellulose | Due to its solubility and ability to gel with pharmaceuticals, cellulose is widely used in drug delivery systems to facilitate drug-controlled release. | 96 |
| 5. | Liposomes | Similar to cell membranes in the 50 to 450 nm size range, they are spherically made up of phospholipids and steroids. | 97 |
| 6. | Polymeric micelles | Within the size range of 100 nm, polymeric micelles can form an amphiphilic block copolymer core–shell structure in an aqueous solution. The outside hydrophilic shell renders the entire system soluble in water and stabilizes the core, while the inner hydrophobic nature allows for the delivery of hydrophobic pharmaceuticals. | 98 |
| 7. | Dendrimer | Dendrimers are a great choice for drug delivery since they are well-defined, three-dimensional, globular-shaped monodisperse structures that can readily have their surface functionalized in a regulated manner. | 99 |
| 8. | Guar Gum | One of the sources of galactomannan is an illustration of a hydrophilic polysaccharide. Serve as a binder, emulsifier, thickening, stabilizer, disintegrating, and suspending agent. Outstanding bio adhesive qualities. A leading contender for antihypertensive medication delivery methods. | 100 |
| 9. | Dextran | The polymer's monomeric-D-glucose properties include nontoxicity, high biocompatibility, biodegradability, improving drug stability, and increasing drug bioavailability. | 101 |
| 10. | Gellan Gum | High mucoadhesion and outstanding sol-gel transitional properties. The formulation of the fluid gels was acceptable for oral administration. | 102 |