The low water solubility of pharmacoactive molecules limits their pharmacological potential,
but the solubility parameter cannot compromise, and so different approaches are employed …

The oral route is the most common route for drug administration. It is the most preferred
route, due to its advantages, such as non-invasiveness, patient compliance and …

Nanoparticles are generally defined as any particulate material for which at least one
dimension lies in the range of 1− 100 nm. 1− 3 They can exist in various shapes, such as …

Peptide–and protein–nanoparticle conjugates have emerged as powerful tools for
biomedical applications, enabling the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease. In …

Multidrug resistance is a key determinant of cancer chemotherapy failure. One of the major
causes of multidrug resistance is the enhanced efflux of drugs by membrane ABC …

The broad diversity of structures and the presence of numerous functional groups available
for chemical modifications represent an enormous advantage for the development of safe …

Biopolymers are materials synthesised or derived from natural sources, such as plants,
animals, microorganisms or any other living organism. The use of these polymers has grown …

Many proteins possess functional attributes that make them suitable for the encapsulation of
bioactive agents, such as nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. This article reviews the state …

Among the available potential colloidal drug carrier systems, protein-based nanocarriers are
particularly interesting. Meeting requirements such as low cytotoxicity, abundant renewable …

There has been a great interest in application of nanoparticles as biomaterials for delivery of
therapeutic molecules such as drugs and genes, and for tissue engineering. In particular …