The sustained release of pharmaceutical substances remains the most convenient way of
drug delivery. Hence, a great variety of reports can be traced in the open literature …

Polymeric microparticles (MPs) are recognized as very popular carriers to increase the
bioavailability and bio-distribution of both lipophilic and hydrophilic drugs. Among different …

Throughout the last decade, interventions to engineer the immune system called
immunotherapy have revolutionized the fields of oncology and autoimmune disease …

Chitosan (CS) is a hemi-synthetic cationic linear polysaccharide produced by the
deacetylation of chitin. CS is non-toxic, highly biocompatible, and biodegradable, and it has …

Topical drug delivery is one of the most challenging aspects of eye therapy. Eye drops are
the most prevalent drug form, especially for widely distributed anterior segment eye …

The current treatment for the acquired retinal vasculopathies involves lifelong repeated
intravitreal injections of either anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy or …

Eye diseases and injuries constitute a significant clinical problem worldwide. Safe and
effective delivery of drugs to the eye is challenging mostly due to the presence of ocular …

This review discusses the physicochemical and mechanical properties of porcine
gastrointestinal mucus from a rheological point of view. Considering mucus as a viscoelastic …

Bacterial keratitis is the most common corneal infection which may lead to blindness, and
seriously threatened the human visual health worldwide. Clinical treatment with antibiotic …

Given its detrimental consequences, biofouling is a central problem in industrial applications
that affects submerged artificial abiotic surfaces. For instance, it shortens the service life of …