Pectin and Mucin Enhance the Bioadhesion of Drug Loaded Nanofibrillated Cellulose Films.
Patrick LaurénHeli PaukkonenTiina LipiäinenYujiao DongTimo OksanenHeikki RäikkönenHenrik EhlersPäivi LaaksonenMarjo YliperttulaTimo LaaksonenPublished in: Pharmaceutical research (2018)
The liquid molding used was a straightforward and simple method to produce drug releasing highly mucoadhesive films, which could be utilized in treating local oral diseases, such as periodontitis. All materials used were natural biodegradable polymers from renewable sources, which are generally regarded as safe.