Stimuli-sensitive polymers for drug delivery and diagnostic systems interacting with biosurfaces

Polymers responsive to the body s external stimuli contain polymers sensitive to temperature, near-infrared light, ultrasound, magnetic fields, light, and electrics fields. These kinds of energy, which are supplied from outside of the body, are used for drug delivery systems. [Pg.235]

Switchable and Responsive Surfaces and Materials for Biomedical Applications. http //dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-85709-713-2.00010-9 [Pg.235]

Switchable and Responsive Surfaces and Materials for Biomedical Applications [Pg.236]

In this chapter, recent studies on drug delivery and diagnostic systems using slimuli-responsive polymers are summarized from the viewpoint of interactions between the systems and the surface of the body, organs, tissues, and cells. Progress and prospect of this field are discussed, and the author s brief comments on future trends are given. [Pg.236]

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