Author(s):
Shaik Harun Rasheed, Vajrala Leela Lakshmi, Yeduru Krishna Reddy, Rajana James, G. Buela Priyanka, Ch. Saibabu, K.H.Usha Devi
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dryedurikrishnareddy@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00481 
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Shaik Harun Rasheed1, Vajrala Leela Lakshmi2, Yeduru Krishna Reddy3*, Rajana James4, G. Buela Priyanka5, Ch. Saibabu6, K.H.Usha Devi7
1Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (Autonomous), Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad - 501506, Telangana, India
2Department of Pharmaceutics, Narayana Pharmacy College, Nellore - 524003, Andhra Pradesh, India
3,4Department of Pharmaceutics, Royal Global University, Guwahati - 781035, Assam, India
5Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Guru Nanak Institutions Technical campus (Autonomous), Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad - 501506, Telangana, India
6Department of Pharmaceutics, Malineni Lakshmaiah College of Pharmacy, Singarayakomda, Andhra Pradesh - 523101, India
7Department of Pharmacy Practice, Guru Nanak Institutions Technical Campus (Autonomous), School of Pharmacy Campus, Ibrahimpatnam, Hyderabad - 501506, Telangana, India.
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Volume - 19,
Issue - 7,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Polymers play a crucial role in drug delivery systems by enabling the encapsulation and controlled release of therapeutic agents. In comparison to synthetic counterparts, naturally derived polymers offer notable benefits, including superior biocompatibility, biodegradability, and the presence of recognizable functional groups that support cellular interactions. Chitosan, a polysaccharide obtained from chitin, has recently attracted significant interest due to its non-toxic nature and favorable biological properties. It exhibits excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability, stability, and antimicrobial activity. Additionally, chitosan demonstrates versatile characteristics such as adjustable drug release behavior, ease of chemical modification, compatibility with other polymers through crosslinking, antibacterial effects, bioadhesive properties, immune system stimulation, macrophage activation, and gas permeability. This work highlights the role of chitosan in drug delivery applications and discusses the key properties of chitin and chitosan along with various drug release mechanisms.
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Shaik Harun Rasheed, Vajrala Leela Lakshmi, Yeduru Krishna Reddy, Rajana James, G. Buela Priyanka, Ch. Saibabu, K.H.Usha Devi. Chitin and Chitosan Drug Delivery Application, Recent Advances and Clinical Pertinence in Transdermal Drug Delivery System. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(7):3388-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00481
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Shaik Harun Rasheed, Vajrala Leela Lakshmi, Yeduru Krishna Reddy, Rajana James, G. Buela Priyanka, Ch. Saibabu, K.H.Usha Devi. Chitin and Chitosan Drug Delivery Application, Recent Advances and Clinical Pertinence in Transdermal Drug Delivery System. Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026;19(7):3388-2. doi: 10.52711/0974-360X.2026.00481 Available on: https://www.rjptonline.org/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-19-7-68
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