Pectin, a naturally occurring, biodegradable heteropolysaccharides, comprised of (1, 4)-
linked α-d-galacturonic acid entities and numerous neutral sugars like D-galactose, L …

Despite the fact that many potent medicines have been introduced into the world of
healthcare, not many are receiving the appropriate attention mainly due to the lack of …

Pectin is a polysaccharide that has been recently gaining attention because it is renewable,
inexpensive, biocompatible, degradable, non-toxic, non-polluting, and has mechanical …

Natural macromolecules have attracted increasing attention due to their biocompatibility, low
toxicity, and biodegradability. Pectin is one of the few polysaccharides with biomedical …

The present chapter reviews the major properties reported for a group of compounds called
pectins and most of their applications in human health. Pectins constitute a high proportion …

Pectin and its modified forms have been used in the formulation of controlled and sustained
drug delivery systems in recent years. Due to its biodegradability, easy availability and other …

Chitosans and pectins are natural polysaccharides which show great potential in drug
delivery systems. Chitosans are a family of strongly polycationic derivatives of poly-N-acetyl …

Pectin is a polysaccharide that is abundant in nature and has promising uses in the
pharmaceutical field. Pectin is resistant to digestive enzymes but pectin gel can swell in …

Pectin is known as a miracle polymer of natural origin because of its excellent
biodegradable and biocompatible nature. Pectin is commercially extracted from different …

Polymers and specifically polysaccharides receive widespread application in drug delivery
system design. Apart from being abundant, biodegradable, biocompatible, low cost, and …