Coatings/Modifications |
Advantages |
References |
Polyethylene glycol (PEG) |
Neutral, escape RES, long circulation, prevents degradation |
[90-92] |
Dextran |
Biocompatible and polar interactions |
[93-95] |
Chitosan |
Easier functionalization, easily available, biocompatible, cationic hydrophilic polymer |
[96-97] |
Polyethyleneimine (PEI) |
Facilitates endosomal release by forming complex with DNA |
[98-100] |
Liposomal & Micellar coatings |
Good encapsulation, sequestration and protection of drugs inside body |
[101] |
Co-polymers |
Different functionalities of constituents |
[ 102-103] |