Natural gum-modified mucin nanocarriers with enhanced mucoadhesion and trans -cornea infiltration for controlled drug delivery in ocular uveitis therapy

Materials Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Wahida Binte Naz Aurthy, Nondita Datta, Siew Yee Wong, Xu Li, Asma Rahman, Md. Latiful Bari, Ishtiaque Anwar, M. Tarik Arafat
DOI: 10.1039/d5ma01442e
Cited by: 2
References: 76

Abstract

In this work, a mucoadhesive mucin nanoparticle was developed for prolonged retention across the tear film layers and controlled release of drugs, enhancing the therapeutic efficacy for ocular infection and inflammation. Part of image provided by Servier Medical Art. See acknowledgement.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Drug Delivery Systems Flavonoids in Medical Research Ocular Infections and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Materials Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
7
Issue
7
Pages
3608–3626
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN