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Respiratory disorders, such as tuberculosis, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, lung cancer, and pulmonary inflammation, are among the most prevalent ailments in today’s world. Dextran, an exopolysaccharide formed by Leuconostoc mesenteroides (slime-producing bacteria), and its derivatives are investigated for several therapeutic utilities. Dextran-based drug delivery system can become an innovative strategy in the treatment of several respiratory ailments as it offers numerous advantages, such as mucolytic action, airway hydration, anti-inflammatory properties, and radioprotective effect as compared to other polysaccharides. Being biocompatible, flexible hydrophilic nature, biodegradable, tasteless, odourless, non-mutagenic, water-soluble and non-toxic edible polymer, dextran-based drug delivery systems have been explored for a wide range of therapeutic applications, especially in lungs and respiratory diseases. The present article comprehensively discusses various derivatives of dextran with their attributes to be considered for drug delivery and extensive therapeutic benefits, with a special emphasis on the armamentarium of dextran-based formulations for the treatment of respiratory disorders and associated pathological conditions. The information provided will act as a platform for formulation scientists as important considerations in designing therapeutic approaches for lung and respiratory diseases.
With an emphasis on lung illnesses, this article will offer an in-depth understanding of dextran-based delivery systems in respiratory illnesses.
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