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Patented polymer shows promising results for the oral drug delivery industry (opens in a new tab)

medicalxpress.com · 2026-09-28

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Claim 1 of 5Not checkedA new polymer made from renewable raw materials and patented by Åbo Akademi University offers a promising alternative for oral drug delivery.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 2 of 5Not checkedVishal Kumar's dissertation focuses on polymers derived from renewable feedstocks, specifically jasmine lactone and δ-decalactone, for drug delivery applications.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 3 of 5Not checkedKumar evaluated the polymers' effects on drug loading, particle size, morphology, drug release and therapeutic performance in oral formulations.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 4 of 5Not checkedThe tested formulations showed improved drug loading, enhanced dissolution and release behavior, improved pharmacokinetic performance and therapeutic efficacy, and reduced drug-related toxicity.View evidenceHide evidence

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Claim 5 of 5Not checkedThese findings suggest that renewable lactone-based polymers have significant potential as alternatives to conventional fossil-based polymer excipients for oral drug delivery.View evidenceHide evidence

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