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Biomaterials Science Series
Polysaccharide-based Biomaterials: Delivery of Therapeutics and Biomedical Applications
Edited by
Sougata Jana;
Sougata Jana
Bangur Super Speciality Hospital, India
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Subrata Jana;
Subrata Jana
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, India
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Abraham J Domb
Abraham J Domb
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
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Hardback ISBN:
978-1-83916-498-9
PDF ISBN:
978-1-83916-623-5
EPUB ISBN:
978-1-83916-624-2
Special Collection:
2022 ebook collection
Series:
Biomaterials Science Series
No. of Pages:
580
Publication date:
14 Oct 2022
Book Chapter
Chapter 13: Xanthan Gum in Drug Carriers
By
Rimpy
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Rimpy
Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Hisar
Hisar-125001(Haryana)
India
[email protected]
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Rashmi
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Rashmi
Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Hisar
Hisar-125001(Haryana)
India
[email protected]
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Munish Ahuja
Munish Ahuja
Drug Delivery Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Hisar
Hisar-125001(Haryana)
India
[email protected]
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Published:14 Oct 2022
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Special Collection: 2022 ebook collectionSeries: Biomaterials Science Series
Page range:
361 - 396
Citation
Rimpy, Rashmi, and M. Ahuja, in Polysaccharide-based Biomaterials
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This chapter provides a brief overview about the history, production, chemical composition, physico-chemical properties, and formulations of xanthan gum. The modification of xanthan exopolysaccharide to improve its functionality is well explained in detail. The extensive use of xanthan gum and its derivatives in designing formulations such as nanoparticles, microparticles, tablets, hydrogels, and complex matrix are also summarized with their drug delivery applications.
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