Natural Biopolymers for Drug Delivery thoroughly details the properties, benefits and challenges of using these biomaterials in drug delivery, with a strong focus on biocompatibility and reduction of unwanted interactions. An extensive range of natural biopolymers are explored, such as cellulose, chitosan, casein, gelatin, cashew gum, and many more. Biocompatibility, toxicity and regulatory considerations are also thoroughly discussed, ensuring the reader is fully equipped for efficient biomaterials selection and utilization in drug delivery applications. This is a must-have reference for those working in the fields of materials science, biomedical engineering, pharmaceutical science and pharmacology, chemical engineering and clinical science.

1.Introduction of natural biopolymers
2.Gum Arabic in drug delivery
3.Gum tragacanth in drug delivery
4.Pectin in drug delivery
5.Cellulose in drug delivery
6.Starches in drug delivery
7.Guar gum in drug delivery
8.Locust bean gum in drug delivery
9.Okra gum in drug delivery
10.Cashew gum in drug delivery
11.Sterculia gum in drug delivery
12.Alginates in drug delivery
13.Agar-agar in drug delivery
14.Chitin and chitosan in drug delivery
15.Gellan gum in drug delivery
16.Xanthan gum in drug delivery
17.Dextran in drug delivery
18.Pullulan in drug delivery
19.Hyaluronic acid in drug delivery
20.Carrageenan in drug delivery
21.Exopolysaccharides in Drug Delivery
22.Gelatin in drug delivery
23.Albumin in drug delivery
24.Collagen in drug delivery
25.Natural lipids and waxes in drug delivery
26.Natural polymers and formulation perspectives
27.Regulatory considerations of natural biopolymers for drug delivery
28.Challenges and future perspectives of natural biopolymers in drug delivery