Перспективы применения смарт-полимеров в разработке систем доставки активных фармацевтических субстанций (обзор)

Polymers have already been recognized as promising materials in many areas of life including pharmaceutical technology. A wide range of polymer properties such as providing controlled release of APIs, enhancing permeation and protection of APIs from mucosal enzymes is now successfully using worldwide in producing soft and solid dosage forms. It is now recognized that a significant portion of the polymer research ongoing in the world is related with a new group of polymer properties such as «shape memory system» and “self-folding”. This review focuses on “smart” – polymers properties that could be a promising tool in developing smart delivery systems.