Alginate: From food industry to biomedical applications and management of metabolic disorders

R Gheorghita Puscaselu, A Lobiuc, M Dimian… - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
Initially used extensively as an additive and ingredient in the food industry, alginate has
become an important compound for a wide range of industries and applications, such as the …

The role of polysaccharides in improving the functionality of zein coated nanocarriers: Implications for colloidal stability under environmental stresses

Q Shehzad, Z Liu, M Zuo, J Wang - Food chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
Zein has gained popularity over the past few years as an incredible food and bio-based
materials. The potential functions and health benefits of zein microcapsules or micro …

Biodegradability, physical, mechanical and antimicrobial attributes of starch nanocomposites containing chitosan nanoparticles

M Babaee, F Garavand, A Rehman… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
This study aimed to develop a plasticized starch (PS) based film loaded with chitosan
nanoparticles (CNPs, 1, 2, 3, and 4%) as a reinforcing and antibacterial agent. We examined …

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) as host materials for the enhanced delivery of biomacromolecular therapeutics

PH Tong, L Zhu, Y Zang, J Li, XP He… - Chemical …, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Biomacromolecular drugs have become an important class of therapeutic agents for the
treatment of human diseases. Considering their high propensity for being degraded in the …

Pectin-based nanoencapsulation strategy to improve the bioavailability of bioactive compounds

TKO Rosales, JP Fabi - International journal of biological macromolecules, 2023 - Elsevier
Pectin is one of the polysaccharides to be used as a coating nanomaterial. The
characteristics of pectin are suitable to form nanostructures for protection, increased …

Current-status and applications of polysaccharides in drug delivery systems

P Prasher, M Sharma, M Mehta, S Satija… - Colloid and Interface …, 2021 - Elsevier
The polysaccharide-based advanced drug delivery system owing to their biocompatibility,
ability to encapsulate the drug molecules in their interspaces, and ability to achieve a …

Biopharmaceutical applications of microbial polysaccharides as materials: a review

Y Song, S Li, H Gong, RCS Yip, H Chen - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biological characteristics of natural polymers make microbial polysaccharides an excellent
choice for biopharmaceuticals. Due to its easy purifying procedure and high production …

Polysaccharide‐Based Stimulus‐Responsive Nanomedicines for Combination Cancer Immunotherapy

Q Li, X Liu, C Yan, B Zhao, Y Zhao, L Yang, M Shi… - Small, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Cancer immunotherapy is a promising antitumor approach, whereas nontherapeutic side
effects, tumor microenvironment (TME) intricacy, and low tumor immunogenicity limit its …

Pickering high internal phase emulsions stabilized by biopolymeric particles: From production to high-performance applications

A Rehman, Q Liang, A Karim, E Assadpour, SM Jafari… - Food …, 2024 - Elsevier
In modern times, there has been a significant rise in interest regarding the production of high
internal phase emulsions (HIPEs) owing to their extraordinary stability as well as their …

A review on chemical and physical modifications of phytosterols and their influence on bioavailability and safety

S Feng, L Wang, P Shao, P Sun… - Critical reviews in food …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Phytosterols have been shown to lower cholesterol levels and to have antioxidant, anti-
inflammatory and other biological activities. However, the high melting point and poor …