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 …

Biomaterials based on chitosan and its derivatives and their potential in tissue engineering and other biomedical applications—A review

M Szulc, K Lewandowska - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
In the times of dynamically develo** regenerative medicine, more and more attention is
focused on the use of natural polymers. This is due to their high biocompatibility and …

From nature to technology: Exploring the potential of plant-based materials and modified plants in biomimetics, bionics, and green innovations

ME Barbinta-Patrascu, B Bita, I Negut - Biomimetics, 2024 - mdpi.com
This review explores the extensive applications of plants in areas of biomimetics and
bioinspiration, highlighting their role in develo** sustainable solutions across various …

Plant-derived biomaterials and scaffolds

M Toker-Bayraktar, B Erenay, B Altun, S Odabaş… - Cellulose, 2023 - Springer
Plant extracts, polysaccharides and proteins have been used in pharmacological and
biomedical applications due to their biochemical properties. Moreover, recent studies …

Recent advances in plant-derived polysaccharide scaffolds in tissue engineering: A review

L Shang, S Wang, Y Mao - International Journal of Biological …, 2024 - Elsevier
As a natural three-dimensional biopolymer, decellularized plant-derived scaffolds usually
comprise various polysaccharides, mostly cellulose, pectin, and hemicellulose. They are …

Chitosan-based scaffolds for facilitated endogenous bone re-generation

Y Zhao, S Zhao, Z Ma, C Ding, J Chen, J Li - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Facilitated endogenous tissue engineering, as a facile and effective strategy, is emerging for
use in bone tissue regeneration. However, the development of bioactive scaffolds with …

In vitro cytocompatibility assessment of novel 3D chitin/glucan-and cellulose-based decellularized scaffolds for skin tissue engineering

KB Narayanan, R Bhaskar, H Kim, SS Han - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Background: Naturally derived sustainable biomaterials with high flexibility, mechanical
properties, biocompatibility, and the ability to manipulate surface chemistry, providing a …

Ice templating water-stable macroporous polysaccharide hydrogels to mimic plant stems

K Komiyama, M Allard, C Eschenbrenner… - Journal of Materials …, 2025 - pubs.rsc.org
Water-stable macroporous hydrogels, inspired by the structural and chemical characteristics
of plant stems are expected to open a wide range of possibilities in soft materials for passive …

Fabrication and evaluation of a bi-layered electrospun PCL/PVA patch for wound healing: Release of vitamins and silver nanoparticle

AI Mobarakeh, AS Ramsheh, A Khanshan, S Aghaei… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
There is still little research on the co-delivery of vitamins and AgNPs to accelerate wound
healing. In this study, a bi-layered electrospun PCL/PVA patch loaded with Vitamin C …

In Vitro Release of Glycyrrhiza Glabra Extract by a Gel-Based Microneedle Patch for Psoriasis Treatment

A Khorshidian, N Sharifi, F Choupani Kheirabadi… - Gels, 2024 - mdpi.com
Microneedle patches are attractive drug delivery systems that give hope for treating skin
disorders. In this study, to first fabricate a chitosan-based low-cost microneedle patch (MNP) …