[HTML][HTML] Amelioration of cancer employing chitosan, its derivatives, and chitosan-based nanoparticles: recent updates

T Virmani, G Kumar, A Sharma, K Pathak, MS Akhtar… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
The limitations associated with the conventional treatment of cancer have necessitated the
design and development of novel drug delivery systems based mainly on nanotechnology …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan-based nano systems for natural antioxidants in breast cancer therapy

Y Herdiana, P Husni, S Nurhasanah, S Shamsuddin… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Breast cancer is a major cause of death globally, accounting for around 13% of all deaths.
Chemotherapy, the common treatment for cancer, can have side effects that lead to the …

Advances in chitosan-based drug delivery systems: A comprehensive review for therapeutic applications

A Haider, S Khan, DN Iqbal, M Shrahili, S Haider… - European Polymer …, 2024 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CS), a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer produced from chitin, has
attracted interest in drug delivery due to its unique properties and diverse applications. Over …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan nanoparticles for gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment

Y Herdiana - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a chronic ailment that results from the
backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, causing heartburn and acid …

Chitosan nanoplatforms in agriculture for multi-potential applications-Adsorption/removal, sustained release, sensing of pollutants & delivering their alternatives–A …

G Kandasamy, R Manisekaran, MK Arthikala - Environmental Research, 2023 - Elsevier
The global population increase has led to a rising need for food consumption, resulting in a
constant and growing demand. To meet the requirements, different techniques and …

[HTML][HTML] Cytotoxicity Enhancement of α-Mangostin with Folate-Conjugated Chitosan Nanoparticles in MCF-7 Breast Cancer Cells

Y Herdiana, N Wathoni, S Shamsuddin, M Muchtaridi - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
α-mangostin (AM) is a promising natural anticancer agent that can be used in cancer
research. However, its effectiveness can be limited by poor solubility and bioavailability. To …

[HTML][HTML] Chitosan/Alginate Polymeric Nanoparticle-Loaded α-Mangostin: Characterization, Cytotoxicity, and In Vivo Evaluation against Breast Cancer Cells

M Muchtaridi, AI Suryani, N Wathoni, Y Herdiana… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
α-mangostin (Amg), a compound isolated from the mangosteen rind (Garcinia mangostana,
L.), has demonstrated promising anticancer activity. However, its low solubility and …

Recent progress in chitosan-based nanofibers as potential drug carriers in cancer therapy

O Sen, S Jana, G Nandi, S Manna - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In the modern healthcare system, the therapeutic options of cancer management have
gained much attention. Several chemotherapeutic agents and anticancer drugs are in use to …

Chitosan-coated MIL-100 (Fe) nanoparticles for enhanced piperine release in breast cancer treatment

CR Quijia, A Ocaña, C Alonso‑Moreno… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among women with cancer worldwide.
Piperine (PIP) is a promising compound with potential chemotherapeutic activity for the …

Genistein-chitosan derivative nanoparticles for targeting and enhancing the anti-breast cancer effect of tamoxifen in vitro

Y Xing, W Shen, C Sun, R Wang, B Fan… - Journal of Pharmaceutical …, 2024 - Elsevier
Tamoxifen (TAM) is a classical anti-estrogenic drug that antagonizes estrogen by
competitively binding to estrogen receptor α (ERα). However, drug resistance to TAM …