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This chapter discusses the use of biological microelectromechanical systems (bioMEMs) in drug delivery applications. Microfabricated platforms and nanofabricated devices are used to dramatically improve the effi cacy of therapeutics by increasing their bioavailability, biodistribution, and by providing technologies of targeted drug delivery, timed drug release, and triggered drug release. The review starts with a discussion of microfabricated transdermal drug delivery systems such as microneedles, integrated transdermal drug delivery systems, and platforms for needle-less transdermal drug administration. Implantable drug delivery systems, including biodegradable drug reservoirs, drug-eluting stents, active drug release systems, and immuno-isolation biocapsules are discussed next. The chapter concludes with a brief review of the application of micro-and nanofabricated particles for drug delivery.

Author

L. Kulinsky; M.J. Madou

Publisher

Elsevier

Published

2012

Language

EN