Biodegradable polymers: an update on drug delivery in bone and cartilage diseases

Introduction: The unique structure of bone and cartilage makes the systemic delivery of free drugs to those connective tissues very challenging. Consequently, effective and targeted delivery for bone and cartilage is of utmost importance. Engineered biodegradable polymers enable designing carriers f...

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Main Author: Lima, Ana Cláudia Fernandes (author)
Other Authors: Ferreira, Helena Susana Costa Machado (author), Reis, R. L. (author), Neves, N. M. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/62370
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/62370