A Factorial Approach for Optimizing the Design Parameters of a Tissue Attachment Mechanism for Drug Delivery

Biological macromolecule drugs or biologics are not suited for commonly preferred oral delivery due to their intrinsic instability and physical, chemical, or immunological barriers to the gastrointestinal tract. Ingestible capsule robots (ICR) have become a versatile platform, including use for drug delivery applications for various gastrointestinal pathologies with future potential for systemic d...