| Literature DB >> 28789964 |
Christian Schneider1, Robert Langer2, Donald Loveday3, Dirk Hair4.
Abstract
The potential for use of polymers in controlled drug delivery systems has been long recognized. Since their appearance in the literature, a wide range of degradable and non-degradable polymers have been demonstrated in drug delivery devices. The significance and features of ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers in initial research and development led to commercial drug delivery systems. This review examines the breadth of EVA use in drug delivery, and will aid the researcher in locating key references and experimental results, as well as understanding the features of EVA as a highly versatile, biocompatible polymer for drug delivery devices. Topics will include.Entities:
Keywords: API; Biologic; Controlled release; Core Sheath; Drug; EVA; Ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer; Extrusion; Intravaginal; Long Acting; Matrix; Melt; Ophthalmic; Oral; Peptide; Polymer; Subcutaneous Implant; Sustained release; Thermoplastic; Zero order release
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Year: 2017 PMID： 28789964 DOI： 10.1016/j.jconrel.2017.08.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Control Release ISSN： 0168-3659 Impact factor: 9.776