mucosaltargeted
Mucosaltargeted refers to scientific strategies and therapeutic approaches designed to specifically deliver drugs, vaccines, or biologics to mucosal surfaces such as those lining the gastrointestinal, respiratory, ocular, and genital tracts. These surfaces are essential entry points for many pathogens and play a critical role in immune surveillance. The term has emerged in recent literature to emphasize the need for precise targeting that enhances efficacy and minimizes systemic exposure.
The underlying principle of mucosal targeting involves exploiting unique features of mucosal tissues, such as M
Clinical applications are broadening. Oral vaccines against rotavirus and typhoid utilize mucosal targeting to induce local
Challenges remain, notably the variability of mucus viscosity, enzyme-rich environments, and the need for scalable, reproducible