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Current Nanomaterials

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ISSN (Print): 2405-4615
ISSN (Online): 2405-4623

Mini-Review Article

Antibacterial Drug Development Using Starch Nanoparticles

In Press, (this is not the final "Version of Record"). Available online 05 December, 2023
Author(s): Smritilekha Bera*
Published on: 05 December, 2023

DOI: 10.2174/0124054615271640231122034023

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Abstract

The naturally available carbohydrate polymer, starch, is biodegradable and biocompatible, making it suitable for drug encapsulation due to the presence of various hydroxy functionalities. Multidrug resistance in antibacterial agents can sometimes limit their use and pose toxicity issues due to dose-related problems resulting from the low bioavailability or solubility of hydrophobic drugs. To address this issue, antibiotics are delivered using nanocarriers that protect therapeutic agents from degradation and enhance the delivery of hydrophobic drugs. This review article discusses the utilization of starch nanoparticles as drug delivery vehicles or carriers for antibacterial agents.

Keywords: Native starch, starch nanoparticle, antibiotics, drug-loading, drug delivery system.


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