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Review

Mucoadhesive electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery systems: applications of polymers and the parameters’ roles

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Pages 5271-5285 | Published online: 15 Jul 2019

Figures & data

Figure 1 The relation between voltage and distance with fiber production.

Figure 1 The relation between voltage and distance with fiber production.

Figure 2 Electrospun beaded fibers.

Figure 2 Electrospun beaded fibers.

Figure 3 Electrospun porous fibers.

Figure 3 Electrospun porous fibers.

Figure 4 Diagram of the horizontal electrospinning device.

Figure 4 Diagram of the horizontal electrospinning device.

Figure 5 Diagram of the vertical electrospinning device.

Figure 5 Diagram of the vertical electrospinning device.

Figure 6 Schematic representation of transcellular and paracellular pathways.

Figure 6 Schematic representation of transcellular and paracellular pathways.

Table 1 Polymers' adhesive forces

Figure 7 Possible designs for mucosal drug delivery systems. (A) Bidirectional delivery system, (B) unidirectional delivery system, (C) mucoadhesive delivery system.

Figure 7 Possible designs for mucosal drug delivery systems. (A) Bidirectional delivery system, (B) unidirectional delivery system, (C) mucoadhesive delivery system.