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ReviewPharmaceutics2024

How to Fabricate Hyaluronic Acid for Ocular Drug Delivery.

Martha Kim, Mi-Young Jung, Do-Yeon Lee, So Min Ahn, Gyeong Min Lee, Choul Yong Park

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Review in Pharmaceutics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 8 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

8 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Martha KimDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
Mi-Young JungDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
Do-Yeon LeeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
So Min AhnDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
Gyeong Min LeeDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang 10326, Republic of Korea.
Choul Yong ParkDepartment of Ophthalmology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81, Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06351, Republic of Korea.

Funding

Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare HI23C-0689
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This review aims to examine existing research on the development of ocular drug delivery devices utilizing hyaluronic acid (HA). Renowned for its exceptional biocompatibility, viscoelastic properties, and ability to enhance drug bioavailability, HA is a naturally occurring biopolymer. The review discussed specific mechanisms by which HA enhances drug delivery, including prolonging drug residence time on ocular surfaces, facilitating controlled drug release, and improving drug penetration through ocular tissues. By focusing on these unique functionalities, this review highlights the potential of HA-based systems to revolutionize ocular treatment. Various fabrication techniques for HA-based ocular drug delivery systems, including hydrogels, nanoparticles, and microneedles, are discussed, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations. Additionally, this review explores the clinical applications of HA-based devices in treating a range of ocular diseases, such as dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, retinal disorders, and ocular infections. By comparing the efficacy and safety profiles of these devices with traditional ocular drug delivery methods, this review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits and challenges associated with HA-based systems. Moreover, this review discusses current limitations and future directions in the field, such as the need for standardized fabrication protocols, long-term biocompatibility studies, and large-scale clinical trials. The insights and advancements presented in this review aim to guide future research and development efforts, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of ocular drug delivery and improving patient outcomes.

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drug deliveryeyefabricationhyaluronic acidmodificationocular disease

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PMID39771582
PMCPMC11680071

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