Chitosan, a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide derived from chitin, has
surfaced as a material of promise for drug delivery and biomedical applications. Different …

Cyclodextrins (CD) and derivatives are functional excipients that can improve the
bioavailability of numerous drugs. Because of their drug solubility improving properties they …

In this era, there is a global concern in the use of bioactive molecules such as chitosan in the
field of antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits. Because of its biodegradability, biological …

Chitosan is the second abundant biopolymer present on earth after cellulose. Chitosan is
extracted from the shells of shrimp and other crustaceans. Several methods were reported …

Mucoadhesive drug delivery systems are desirable as they can increase the residence time
of drugs at the site of absorption/action, provide sustained drug release and minimize the …

This review describes the most common methods for recovery of chitin from marine
organisms. In depth, both enzymatic and chemical treatments for the step of deproteinization …

Chitin is the second most important natural polymer in the world. The main sources exploited
are two marine crustaceans, shrimp and crabs. Our objective is to appraise the state of the …

New developments require innovative ecofriendly materials defined by their biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and versatility. For that reason, the scientific society is focused on …

Of late, the most bountiful natural biopolymer chitin and chitosan have become cynosure of
all party because of an unusual combination of biological activities plus mechanical and …

This review concerns the applications of some polysaccharides in the domain of
biomaterials and bioactive polymers. Natural polysaccharides from different sources have …