Polymeric nanoparticles for delivery of natural bioactive agents: recent advances and challenges

M Elmowafy, K Shalaby, MH Elkomy, OA Alsaidan… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the last few decades, several natural bioactive agents have been widely utilized in the
treatment and prevention of many diseases owing to their unique and versatile therapeutic …

Carboxymethyl chitosan: Properties and biomedical applications

Z Shariatinia - International journal of biological macromolecules, 2018 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CS) derivatives are widely used in various biomedical applications due to their
unique properties like biocompatibility, mucoadhesion, non-toxicity and capability to form …

Chitosan based self-assembled nanoparticles in drug delivery

JP Quiñones, H Peniche, C Peniche - Polymers, 2018 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a cationic polysaccharide that is usually obtained by alkaline deacetylation of
chitin poly (N-acetylglucosamine). It is biocompatible, biodegradable, mucoadhesive, and …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of chitosan composites and chitosan nanoparticle composites on various drug delivery systems: A review

M Abd Elgadir, MS Uddin, S Ferdosh, A Adam… - Journal of food and drug …, 2015 - Elsevier
Chitosan is a promising biopolymer for drug delivery systems. Because of its beneficial
properties, chitosan is widely used in biomedical and pharmaceutical fields. In this review …

Improvement of the wound-healing process by curcumin-loaded chitosan/collagen blend electrospun nanofibers: in vitro and in vivo studies

N Jirofti, M Golandi, J Movaffagh… - ACS Biomaterials …, 2021 - ACS Publications
Chronic wounds have become a major health problem worldwide. Curcumin (Cur), with
strong anti-inflammatory and anti-infective properties, is introduced as a unique molecule for …

Application of chitosan and its derivative polymers in clinical medicine and agriculture

M Zhang, F Zhang, C Li, H An, T Wan, P Zhang - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a biodegradable natural polymer derived from the exoskeleton of crustaceans.
Because of its biocompatibility and non-biotoxicity, chitosan is widely used in the fields of …

Chitosan-based hemostatic sponges as new generation hemostatic materials for uncontrolled bleeding emergency: Modification, composition, and applications

Z Liu, Y Xu, H Su, X Jing, D Wang, S Li, Y Chen… - Carbohydrate …, 2023 - Elsevier
The choice of hemostatic technique is a curial concern for surgery and as first-aid treatment
in combat. To treat uncontrolled bleeding in complex wound environments, chitosan-based …

Chitosan and carboxymethyl cellulose-based 3D multifunctional bioactive hydrogels loaded with nano-curcumin for synergistic diabetic wound repair

SA Shah, M Sohail, M Karperien, C Johnbosco… - International journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Biopolymer-based thermoresponsive injectable hydrogels with multifunctional tunable
characteristics containing anti-oxidative, biocompatibility, anti-infection, tissue regeneration …

Development of zein nanoparticles coated with carboxymethyl chitosan for encapsulation and controlled release of vitamin D3

Y Luo, Z Teng, Q Wang - Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2012 - ACS Publications
In this study, zein nanoparticles coated with carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS) were prepared
to encapsulate vitamin D3 (VD3). VD3 was first encapsulated into zein nanoparticles using a …

Polymeric nanoparticles—Promising carriers for cancer therapy

X Xiao, F Teng, C Shi, J Chen, S Wu… - … in Bioengineering and …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) play an important role in controlled cancer drug delivery.
Anticancer drugs can be conjugated or encapsulated by polymeric nanocarriers, which are …