Monomers

Monomers, the building blocks of polymers, are gaining increasing attention in the realm of drug delivery due to their versatile properties and potential applications in therapeutic advancements. These molecular units possess unique characteristics that make them pivotal in designing drug delivery systems tailored to specific needs.

In drug delivery, monomers serve as the fundamental constituents for constructing various polymeric architectures such as nanoparticles, micelles, hydrogels, and dendrimers. Their ability to undergo polymerization reactions allows for the creation of complex structures with tailored physicochemical properties, including size, shape, surface charge, and biodegradability. Moreover, monomers can be functionalized with specific ligands or targeting moieties to enhance the specificity and efficacy of drug delivery systems.

Furthermore, the tunable nature of monomers enables the incorporation of stimuli-responsive elements, facilitating triggered drug release in response to environmental cues such as pH, temperature, or enzymatic activity. This dynamic behavior offers precise control over drug release kinetics, minimizing off-target effects and improving therapeutic outcomes.