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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. technology
  3. application technology
  4. application methods
  5. drug delivery systems
  6. drug carriers
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. therapeutics
  3. drug delivery systems
  4. drug carriers

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drug carriers

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Forms to which substances are incorporated to improve the delivery and the effectiveness of drugs. Drug carriers are used in drug-delivery systems such as the controlled-release technology to prolong in vivo drug actions, decrease drug metabolism, and reduce drug toxicity.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206854

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