Falavigna, Margherita; Stein, Paul C.; Flaten, Gøril Eide; Di Cagno, Massimiliano Pio (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-17)
Mucosal drug delivery accounts for various administration routes (i.e., oral, vaginal, ocular, pulmonary, etc.) and offers a vast surface for the permeation of drugs. However, the mucus layer which shields and lubricates all mucosal tissues can compromise drugs from reaching the epithelial site, thus affecting their absorption and therapeutic effect. Therefore, the effect of the mucus layer on drug ...