APPLICATION OF MONTMORILLONITE IN BENTONITE AS A PHARMACEUTICAL EXCIPIENT IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
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Montmorillonite, a key component of bentonite clays, has attracted significant interest in pharmaceutical sciences due to its unique physicochemical properties. Its high surface area, swelling capacity, and cation-exchange ability make it a promising excipient in drug delivery systems (DDS). This article reviews the role of montmorillonite as a pharmaceutical excipient, highlighting its applications in improving drug stability, controlled release, and bioavailability. The modification of montmorillonite to enhance drug-carrier interactions and its biocompatibility are also discussed.
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