Zein is an alcohol soluble protein extracted from corns and has been included in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia.Zein is renewable,non-toxic,biocompatible,and biodegradable,making it a popular choice for pharmaceutical excipients.Zein can improve drug stability,enhance oral bioavailability,control drug release,enhance drug targeting,and effectively improve drug efficacy.In addition,Zein contains free hydroxyl and amino groups,which provide many modification sites to hybridize with other materials to create functional drug delivery systems.This article aimed to systematically introduce the physical properties of Zein and its applications in pharmaceutics to demonstrate its development potential and promote its further application.
Zeinpharmaceutical excipientphysical propertyalcohol soluble protein
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