Chitin and its derivative chitosan are highly abundant polymers in nature, appearing in both
the shells and exoskeletons of various marine and non-marine species. Since they possess …

Owing to the increase in multidrug‐resistant bacterial isolates in hospitals globally and the
lack of truly effective antimicrobial agents, antibiotic resistant bacterial infections have …

A Non-healing infected wound is an ever-growing global epidemic, with increasing burden
of mortality rates and management costs. The problems of chronic wound infections and …

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are among the most common complications in diabetic patients
and affect 6.8% of people worldwide. Challenges in the management of this disease are …

Infected chronic skin wounds and other skin infections are increasingly putting pressure on
the health care providers and patients. The pressure is especially concerning due to the rise …

Ocular drug delivery is a challenging field due to the unique anatomical and physiological
barriers of the eye. Biodegradable polymers have emerged as promising tools for efficient …

Shrimp processing generates substantial waste, which is rich in valuable components such
as polysaccharides, proteins, carotenoids, and fatty acids. This review provides a …

Numerous approaches have been used to prevent bacterial infection from injured skin, such
as bandages and topical creams. However, the higher level of reactive oxygen species …

The eradication of bacteria embedded in biofilms is among the most challenging obstacles
in the management of chronic wounds. These biofilms are found in most chronic wounds; …

The natural polyphenol resveratrol (RES) has shown great potential as an antimicrobial,
including against microbes associated with vaginal infections. To fully exploit the activities of …