Mucoadhesive oral insulin delivery systems using lectin functionalized complexation hydrogels

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Author	Wood, Kristy M. Peppas, Nicholas A.
Copyright Year	2005
Abstract	Hydrogels Kristy M. Wood and Nicholas A. Peppas The main advantage of oral protein delivery is that it improves patient compliance and comfort over other routes of administration (i.e. injection), thus leading to a more effective treatment regimen. Although oral protein delivery could benefit many individuals, maintaining the functionality of the protein and low bioavailability of the delivered drug have prevented it from becoming a successful therapy.
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