Chitosan—A versatile semi-synthetic polymer in biomedical applications
This review outlines the new developments on chitosan-based bioapplications. Over the last
decade, functional biomaterials research has developed new drug delivery systems and …
decade, functional biomaterials research has developed new drug delivery systems and …
[HTML][HTML] Preparation methods and applications of chitosan nanoparticles; with an outlook toward reinforcement of biodegradable packaging
Chitosan nanoparticles (NPs) are promising polymeric and bio-based NPs, which have
received a lot of attention in the last decades. They have great potential as nanocarriers that …
received a lot of attention in the last decades. They have great potential as nanocarriers that …
Polyacrylic acid nanoplatforms: Antimicrobial, tissue engineering, and cancer theranostic applications
Polyacrylic acid (PAA) is a non-toxic, biocompatible, and biodegradable polymer that gained
lots of interest in recent years. PAA nano-derivatives can be obtained by chemical …
lots of interest in recent years. PAA nano-derivatives can be obtained by chemical …
Preparation and antibacterial activity of chitosan nanoparticles
L Qi, Z Xu, X Jiang, C Hu, X Zou - Carbohydrate research, 2004 - Elsevier
Chitosan nanoparticles, such as those prepared in this study, may exhibit potential
antibacterial activity as their unique character. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …
antibacterial activity as their unique character. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …
Role of nanoparticle size, shape and surface chemistry in oral drug delivery
Nanoparticles find intriguing applications in oral drug delivery since they present a large
surface area for interactions with the gastrointestinal tract and can be modified in various …
surface area for interactions with the gastrointestinal tract and can be modified in various …
Implantable applications of chitin and chitosan
E Khor, LY Lim - Biomaterials, 2003 - Elsevier
Chitin, extracted primarily from shellfish sources, is a unique biopolymer based on the N-
acetyl-glucosamine monomer. More than 40 years have lapsed since this biopolymer had …
acetyl-glucosamine monomer. More than 40 years have lapsed since this biopolymer had …
Biodegradable nanoparticles for drug delivery and targeting
ML Hans, AM Lowman - Current Opinion in Solid State and Materials …, 2002 - Elsevier
Throughout the world today, numerous researchers are exploring the potential use of
polymeric nanoparticles as carriers for a wide range of drugs for therapeutic applications …
polymeric nanoparticles as carriers for a wide range of drugs for therapeutic applications …
Chitin and chitosan: functional biopolymers from marine crustaceans
K Kurita - Marine biotechnology, 2006 - Springer
Chitin and chitosan, typical marine polysaccharides as well as abundant biomass resources,
are attracting a great deal of attention because of their distinctive biological and …
are attracting a great deal of attention because of their distinctive biological and …
Targeted delivery of low molecular drugs using chitosan and its derivatives
Chitosan has prompted the continuous impetus for the development of safe and effective
drug delivery systems because of its unique physicochemical and biological characteristics …
drug delivery systems because of its unique physicochemical and biological characteristics …
Nano-encapsulation of catechin in starch nanoparticles: Characterization, release behavior and bioactivity retention during simulated in-vitro digestion
Novel starch-based nanoparticles from three sources: horse chestnut (HSC), water chestnut
(WSC) and lotus stem (LSC) were prepared for nano-encapsulation of catechin. Average …
(WSC) and lotus stem (LSC) were prepared for nano-encapsulation of catechin. Average …