Chronic ulcers are among the main causes of morbidity and mortality due to the high
probability of infection and sepsis and therefore exert a significant impact on public health …

Glycosyltransferases (GT) catalyse the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates which are the
most abundant group of molecules in nature. They are involved in several key mechanisms …

This study aims to design an anionic, thiolated cellulose derivative and to evaluate its
mucoadhesive and permeation-enhancing properties utilizing enoxaparin as a model drug …

Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), an exo-polysaccharide yielded by aerobic bacteria has
gained ample recognition during the last several years. Owing to its eccentric physical and …

Bacterial cellulose (BC) produced by Acetobacter xylinum has great advantages in wound
dressing. However, the structural limitation under static culture, and lack of antibacterial …

Algae-based biopolymers can be used in diverse energy-related applications, such as
separators and polymer electrolytes in batteries and fuel cells and also as microalgal …

The food and pharmaceutical industries have developed innovative products containing
probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics. According to International Scientific Association of …

Biopolymers are an attractive green alternative to conventional polymers, owing to their
excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability. However, their amorphous and …

The constant need for advanced materials led by modern research continues the
exploitation of old remedies and innovation to find new solutions. The use of ionic liquids …

The highly absorbent, antibacterial dressings with a sustained release of the antimicrobial
are considered necessary measures to counteract chronic wound biofilm-based infections …