This book provides an overview of the source, chemical structure and action mechanism of natural polymers. Focusing on their utility in developing effective drug delivery systems, it covers polymers’ role in binding drugs towards enhancing bioavailability, modification and derivatisation for targeted delivery, and modification as active drugs.

Contributions by: Neerupma Dhiman, Ram Prasad, Monika Joshi, Deepshikha Pande Katare, Wong Tin Wui, Anirbandeep Bose, Ali Demir Sezer, Erdal Cevher