Chitin is the second most common polymer after cellulose in earth, existing in the shells of
crustaceans like crab and shrimp. Chitosan is a natural amino-polysaccharide derived from …

Advanced development of chitosan hydrogels has led to new drug delivery systems that can
release their active ingredients in response to environmental stimuli. This review considers …

Chitosan the second most abundant next to cellulose, naturally occurring amino
polysaccharide, derived as a deacetylated form of chitin. Its nontoxic, biocompatible …

Tailoring of chitosan through the involvement of its amino, acetamido, and hydroxy groups
can give derivatives of enhanced solubility and remarkable anticancer activity. The general …

Natural polysaccharides, derived from biomass feedstocks, marine resources, and
microorganisms, have been attracting considerable attention as benign and environmentally …

From 20th century, chitosan, a natural polysaccharide, has received much attention for use
in biomedical applications thanks to its remarkable properties, such as biodegradability …

The limited efficiency of conventional drugs has been instigated the development of new
and more effective drug delivery systems (DDS). Transdermal DDS, are associated with …

Soft tissue reconstructs require materials that form three-dimensional (3-D) structures
supportive to cell proliferation and regenerative processes. Polysaccharides, due to their …

Biopolymers are particularly suitable for drug applications due to their biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. There has been growing interest in using …

Chitosan (CH) hydrogels with remarkable mechanical properties and rapid gelation rate
were recently synthesized by combining sodium hydrogen carbonate (SHC) with another …