Gellan Gum is a versatile polysaccharide that has found extensive applications in various industries, including the pharmaceutical sector. Known for its unique rheological properties and gelling abilities, gellan gum has become a popular choice for pharmaceutical formulations, contributing to the stability and performance of various drugs.
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Gellan gum and its methacrylated derivatives as in situ gelling mucoadhesive formulations of…
Gellan gum was chemically modified by the reaction with methacrylic anhydride to produce derivatives with 6, 14 and 49% methacrylation. The structure and substitution degrees of these derivatives were confirmed by 1H NMR- and FTIR-spectroscopy. These derivatives are more hydrophobic compared to…
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Novel liposome-based and in situ gelling artificial tear formulation for dry eye disease treatment
14. December 2017
Purpose
Artificial tears are widely used in the treatment of dry eye disease, although current formulations do not closely resemble natural tears. The purpose of this study was the design and characterization of a novel in situ gelling artificial tear formulation,…
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Gellan Gum Fluid Gels for Topical Administration of Diclofenac
30. October 2016
Abstract
Diclofenac topical formulations are often preferred for drug administration to patients who experience serious GIT problems. Absorption of the drug through the skin, however, can be challenging due to the natural protective feature of the stratum corneum…
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An overview of in situ gelling systems
23. March 2016
Recently controlled and sustained drug delivery has become the new standard in modern pharmaceutical design and a thorough research has been undertaken in achieving much better drug product effectiveness, reliability and safety. In situ gelling system has become an…
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