[HTML][HTML] Chitosan-functionalized bioplatforms and hydrogels in breast cancer: immunotherapy, phototherapy and clinical perspectives

T Li, M Ashrafizadeh, Y Shang, YN Ertas, G Orive - Drug Discovery Today, 2024 - Elsevier
Highlights•Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women.•Chitosan is a
biodegradable and biocompatible polymer obtained from chitin.•Chitosan-based …

[HTML][HTML] A comprehensive review of nanoparticles: from classification to application and toxicity

F Eker, H Duman, E Akdaşçi, E Bolat, S Sarıtaş… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nanoparticles are structures that possess unique properties with high surface area-to-
volume ratio. Their small size, up to 100 nm, and potential for surface modifications have …

Chitosan-based polysaccharides for effective synthetic dye adsorption

L Hevira, JO Ighalo, D Sondari - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2024 - Elsevier
Waste dyes produced by industries present a significant environmental challenge requiring
effective and sustainable solutions for treatment. This review discusses the potential of …

Recent advancements in metallic Au-and Ag-based chitosan nanocomposite derivatives for enhanced anticancer drug delivery

MA El-Meligy, EM Abd El-Monaem, AS Eltaweil… - Molecules, 2024 - mdpi.com
The rapid advancements in nanotechnology in the field of nanomedicine have the potential
to significantly enhance therapeutic strategies for cancer treatment. There is considerable …

Biomedical potency and mechanisms of marine polysaccharides and oligosaccharides: a review

Y Wang, X Guo, C Huang, C Shi, X **ang - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Derived from bountiful marine organisms (predominantly algae, fauna, and
microorganisms), marine polysaccharides and marine oligosaccharides are intricate …

Research progress on stimulus-responsive polymer nanocarriers for cancer treatment

S Luo, Z Lv, Q Yang, R Chang, J Wu - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
As drug carriers for cancer treatment, stimulus-responsive polymer nanomaterials are a
major research focus. These nanocarriers respond to specific stimulus signals (eg, pH …

Harnessing the power of biological macromolecules in hydrogels for controlled drug release in the central nervous system: a review

S Ghosh, S Ghosh, H Sharma, R Bhaskar… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Hydrogels have immense potential in revolutionizing central nervous system (CNS) drug
delivery, improving outcomes for neurological disorders. They serve as promising tools for …

Synthesis and characterization of chitosan nanofibers for wound healing and drug delivery application

V Kumar, N Sharma, P Janghu, R Pasrija… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chitosan has emerged as a biodegradable, absorbable, non-toxic, biocompatible
biopolymer for wound healing and drug delivery applications. Chitosan can be converted to …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan nanoparticle delivery systems: an effective approach to enhancing efficacy and safety of anticancer drugs

AK Grewal, RK Salar - Nano TransMed, 2024 - Elsevier
Currently, cancer is the leading cause of death globally. In the absence of specific treatment
and early diagnosis, procedures like surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are often …

Recent advances in drug delivery systems targeting insulin signalling for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease

P Sachdeva, KB Narayanan, JK Sinha… - Journal of …, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
accumulation of neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid-β plaques. Recent research has …