13. February 2018

Mucus is a highly hydrated viscoelastic gel present on various moist surfaces in our body including the eyes, nasal cavity, mouth, gastrointestinal, respiratory and reproductive tracts. It serves as a very efficient barrier that prevents harmful particles, viruses and bacteria from entering the human body.

09. November 2017

One of the most promising strategies to improve the bioavailability of active pharma- ceutical ingredients is based on the association of the drug with colloidal carriers, for example, polymeric nanoparticles, which are stable in biological environment, protec- tive for encapsulated substances and able to modulate physicochemical characteristics, drug release and biological behaviour.