Recent advances of chitosan formulations in biomedical applications

MAS Abourehab, S Pramanik, MA Abdelgawad… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chitosan, a naturally abundant cationic polymer, is chemically composed of cellulose-based
biopolymers derived by deacetylating chitin. It offers several attractive characteristics such …

Recent progressions in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications of chitosan nanoparticles: A comprehensive review

EM Khalaf, NA Abood, RZ Atta… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, the most common approaches in the prognosis, diagnosis, and treatment of
diseases are along with undeniable limitations. Thus, the ever-increasing need for using …

Using chitosan, hyaluronic acid, alginate, and gelatin-based smart biological hydrogels for drug delivery in oral mucosal lesions: A review

N Samiraninezhad, K Asadi, H Rezazadeh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Aims Oral mucosal diseases can lead to pain, difficulty speaking and eating, psychological
distress, and cancer. Topical drug delivery using biological macromolecules, specifically …

Advanced composites inspired by biological structures and functions in nature: architecture design, strengthening mechanisms, and mechanical‐functional responses

H Dai, W Dai, Z Hu, W Zhang, G Zhang… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The natural design and coupling of biological structures are the root of realizing the high
strength, toughness, and unique functional properties of biomaterials. Advanced architecture …

Polymeric membranes for biomedical applications

ER Radu, SI Voicu, VK Thakur - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Polymeric membranes are selective materials used in a wide range of applications that
require separation processes, from water filtration and purification to industrial separations …

Advances in preparation, biomedical, and pharmaceutical applications of chitosan-based gold, silver, and magnetic nanoparticles: a review

M Jiang, RH Althomali, SA Ansari, EAM Saleh… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
During the last decades, the ever-increasing incidence of various diseases, like cancer, has
led to a high rate of death worldwide. On the other hand, conventional modalities (such as …

A propitious role of marine sourced polysaccharides: Drug delivery and biomedical applications

A Sharma, I Kaur, D Dheer, M Nagpal, P Kumar… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerous compounds, with extensive applications in biomedical and biotechnological
fields, are present in the oceans, which serve as a prime renewable source of natural …

Fabrication and characterization of 3D printing biocompatible crocin-loaded chitosan/collagen/hydroxyapatite-based scaffolds for bone tissue engineering …

N Jirofti, M Hashemi, A Moradi, F Kalalinia - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Introduction Crocin (Cro) is a bioactive biomaterial with properties that promote
osteoconduction, osteoinduction, and osteogenic differentiation, making it an ideal …

Multifunctional Ag/ZnO/chitosan ternary bio-nanocomposites synthesized via laser ablation with enhanced optical, antibacterial, and catalytic characteristics

H Ali, AM Ismail, AA Menazea - Journal of Water Process Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Organic dyes and microorganisms in industrial wastewater have harmed both the
environment and human health. Herein, Ag/ZnO/chitosan (Ag/ZnO/Cs) ternary bio …

Collagen-chitosan-hydroxyapatite composite scaffolds for bone repair in ovariectomized rats

EL Chacon, MRV Bertolo, AM de Guzzi Plepis… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Lesions with bone loss may require autologous grafts, which are considered the gold
standard; however, natural or synthetic biomaterials are alternatives that can be used in …