Functional Polymers as Innovative Tools in the Delivery of Antimicrobial Agents - Tapa dura

 
9783036536217: Functional Polymers as Innovative Tools in the Delivery of Antimicrobial Agents
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ISBN 10: 3036536213 ISBN 13: 9783036536217
Editorial: Mdpi AG, 2022

Sinopsis

This Special Issue explored different topics concerning recent progress in the synthesis and characterization of suitable innovative macromolecular systems, proposed as carriers of specific antimicrobial molecules, to be employed in the biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. Many infectious diseases are induced by omnipresent micro-organisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, fungi, and algae, and, consequently, are very common, accounting for a significant share of the global disease burden. Unfortunately, antimicrobial resistance, adverse effects, and the high cost of antimicrobials are crucial health challenges worldwide. One of the common efforts in addressing this issue lies in improving the existing antimicrobial delivery systems. In this regard, nanoparticles as well as three-dimensional hydrophilic systems represent valuable tools able to ensure excellent performances. Biocompatible polymeric particles, entrapping these bioactive molecules, are capable of releasing them over a desired period of time, thereby decreasing the frequency of their administration. At the same time, these systems are able to protect antimicrobial drugs from degradation, enhancing their bioavailability. This Special Issue serves to highlight and capture the contemporary progress recorded in this field.

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Editorial
Mdpi AG
Año de publicación
2022
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
3036536213
ISBN 13 
9783036536217
Encuadernación
Tapa dura
Número de páginas
222
Editor
Gianfranco Spizzirri Umile
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