Since its first isolation in 1934, hyaluronic acid (HA) has been studied across a variety of
research areas. This unbranched glycosaminoglycan consisting of repeating disaccharide …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used for numerous medical applications, such as
viscosupplementation, eye surgery and drug delivery. A broad range of HA-based materials …

Osteoarthritis, a lubrication dysfunction related disorder in joint, is characterized by articular
cartilage degradation and joint capsule inflammation. Enhancing joint lubrication, combined …

Microgels/nanogels are crosslinked polymeric particles, which can be considered as
hydrogels if they are composed of water soluble/swellable polymer chains. They possess …

Hyaluronic acid (hyaluronan, HA) is a linear polysaccharide formed from disaccharide units
containing N-acetyl-d-glucosamine and glucuronic acid. It has a high molecular mass …

In recent years, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymer materials have been widely used in
various applications. Especially concerning biomedical applications, their biocompatibility …

Polysaccharide-based microgels/nanogels have high water content, functionality,
biocompatibility, tunable size from submicrons to tens of nanometers, large surface area for …

Written at a level comprehensible to non-experts, this handbook covers the current state of
encapsulation and controlled released technologies, presenting the fundamental processes …

Research and development in the design, synthesis, modification, evaluation, and
characterization of polysaccharide‐based bioactive polymeric materials for guiding and …

The skin can protect the body from external harm, sense environmental changes, and
maintain physiological homeostasis. Cutaneous repair and regeneration associated with …