Journal of Contemporary Pharmacy (Jan 2018)

Natural cationic polymers: origin, properties and therapeutic applications

  • Kaleem Ullah,
  • Muhammad Ikram,
  • Shabina Mehmood,
  • Muhammad Hassham Hassan Bin Asad,
  • Hanif Ullah,
  • Muhammad Sohail,
  • Shujaat Ali Khan

DOI
https://doi.org/10.56770/jcp201710
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 2

Abstract

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Abstract Natural cationic polymer has remained of great interest to researchers in drug delivery as well as other fields. Their easy availability, flexible properties and biocompatibility make them favorable candidates for therapeutic use. This review is mainly focused on natural cationic polymers with emphasis on their origin, types, different properties and use in drug delivery. Some progress made in the fields of drug as well as gene delivery and tissue engineering applications have been also discussed.

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