Conclusion
The chemistry and gel-forming characteristics of pectin have
enabled this naturally occurring biopolymer to be used in
pharmaceutical industry, health promotion and treatment. It has also
been used potentially in pharmaceutical preparation and drug
formulation as a carrier of a wide variety of biologically active agents,
not only for sustained release applications but also as a carrier for
targeting drugs to the colon for either local treatment or systemic
action. By selection of the appropriate type of pectin, gelation
conditions, added excipients, and coating agents, the dosage forms
of various morphology and characteristics can be fabricated. As
research and development continues with delivery system using
pectin, we expect to see many innovative and exciting applications
in the future.