Author(s):
Rushikesh Bachhav, Piyush Bachhav, Rutuja Deore, Ganesh Sonawane, Khemchand Surana, Sunil Mahajan
Email(s):
rbachhav2001@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00025 
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Rushikesh Bachhav, Piyush Bachhav, Rutuja Deore, Ganesh Sonawane, Khemchand Surana, Sunil Mahajan
1Department of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik.
2Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik.
3Department of Pharmaceutics, SSS’s Divine College of Pharmacy, Nampur Road, Satana, Nashik.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 2,
Year - 2025
ABSTRACT:
Biodegradable polymers are crucial in drug delivery, providing notable benefits over traditional systems by degrading into non-toxic byproducts, ensuring biocompatibility, and eliminating the need for surgical removal. This review examines the fundamental principles, types, and synthesis methods of these polymers, alongside their degradation mechanisms in biological environments. The advantages, such as controlled release, enhanced bioavailability, and improved patient compliance, are discussed, as well as challenges like variability in degradation rates and potential immune responses. Recent advancements demonstrate significant improvements in polymer performance and applications, from oral and injectable systems to implantable devices and tissue engineering. Future research directions emphasize the potential for biodegradable polymers to revolutionize drug delivery, improving therapeutic efficacy and patient outcomes. This comprehensive review underscores the transformative impact of biodegradable polymers, highlighting.
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Rushikesh Bachhav, Piyush Bachhav, Rutuja Deore, Ganesh Sonawane, Khemchand Surana, Sunil Mahajan. Biodegradable Polymers in Drug Delivery: A Detailed Review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2025; 15(2):153-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00025
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Rushikesh Bachhav, Piyush Bachhav, Rutuja Deore, Ganesh Sonawane, Khemchand Surana, Sunil Mahajan. Biodegradable Polymers in Drug Delivery: A Detailed Review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research. 2025; 15(2):153-8. doi: 10.52711/2231-5691.2025.00025 Available on: https://asianjpr.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2025-15-2-10
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