A REVERSE MICROEMULSION POLYMERIZATION METHOD FOR PREPARATION OF BIOADHESIVE POLYACRYLIC ACID NANOPARTICLES FOR MUCOSAL DRUG DELIVERY: LOADING AND RELEASE OF TIMOLOL MALEATE

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