Application of sialic acid/polysialic acid in the drug delivery systems

• Main Authors: Ting Zhang (Author), Zhennan She (Author), Zhenjun Huang (Author), Jing Li (Author), Xiang Luo (Author), Yihui Deng (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2014-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The properties of modified biomaterial are gaining more and more importance in drug delivery systems. Sialic acid (SA) and polysialic acid (PSA) serve as endogenous substances, which are non-immunogenic and biodegradable. At the same time, SA modification of the drugs/carriers can enhance the uptake...