WIREs Nanomedicine and Nanobiotechnology
Breaking Physiological Barriers in Women's Health: Mucoadhesive and Stimuli‐Responsive Nanomaterials
ABSTRACT Biomaterials are natural or synthetic molecules that exhibit biocompatibility, biodegradability, or bioresorbability. These materials are used for numerous health applications, including as drug delivery platforms. In drug delivery, biomaterials serve as drug carriers to enhance drug bioavailability and, consequently, treatment outcomes. Additionally, these biomaterial carriers may be functionalized to enhance targeting to a desired tissue. Specifically, in women's health, biomaterials may be designed to u …