Advances in chitosan-based wound dressings: Modifications, fabrications, applications and prospects

M Ji, J Li, Y Wang, F Li, J Man, J Li, C Zhang… - Carbohydrate …, 2022 - Elsevier
In the field of medical research, the development of safe and effective wound dressings is a
continuous goal. Chitosan (CS) is highly sought after because of its unique biocompatibility …

Chitosan in biomedical engineering: a critical review

S Mohebbi, MN Nezhad, P Zarrintaj… - Current stem cell …, 2019 - ingentaconnect.com
Biomedical engineering seeks to enhance the quality of life by developing advanced
materials and technologies. Chitosan-based biomaterials have attracted significant attention …

Chitosan/alginate/hyaluronic acid polyelectrolyte composite sponges crosslinked with genipin for wound dressing application

X Meng, Y Lu, Y Gao, S Cheng, F Tian, Y Xiao… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Wound dressing composed of polyelectrolyte complexes (PECs), based on
chitosan/alginate/hyaluronic acid (CS/ALG/HYA) crosslinked by genipin, was prepared by …

A composite hydrogel of chitosan/heparin/poly (γ-glutamic acid) loaded with superoxide dismutase for wound healing

L Zhang, Y Ma, X Pan, S Chen, H Zhuang… - Carbohydrate polymers, 2018 - Elsevier
In chronic wounds, severe oxidative stress hampers the healing of wounds. This study
constructed a novel antioxidant-loaded hydrogel for healing diabetic wounds. First …

[HTML][HTML] Combining stem cells and biomaterial scaffolds for constructing tissues and cell delivery

SM Willerth, SE Sakiyama-Elbert - StemJournal, 2019 - content.iospress.com
Combining stem cells with biomaterial scaffolds serves as a promising strategy for
engineering tissues for both in vitro and in vivo applications. This updated review details …

Genipin, a natural blue colorant precursor: Source, extraction, properties, and applications

R Ahmed, N ul ain Hira, M Wang, S Iqbal, J Yi, Y Hemar - Food Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Natural cross-linkers are extensively employed due to their low toxicity and biocompatibility
benefits. Genipin acts as a precursor for producing blue colorants. The formation of these …

Chitosan with modified porosity and crosslinked with genipin: A dynamic system structurally characterized

EE Esparza-Flores, LB Siquiera, FD Cardoso… - Food hydrocolloids, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, a deep structural characterization of the chitosan-genipin complex was
performed by techniques like small-angle X-ray scattering, dye absorption, atomic force …

Review on chitosan-based antibacterial hydrogels: Preparation, mechanisms, and applications

Y Wang, Z Wang, W Lu, Y Hu - International Journal of Biological …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chitosan (CS) is known for its remarkable properties, such as good biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and renewability, in addition to its antibacterial and biological activities …

Waste to health: A review of waste derived materials for tissue engineering

MFMA Zamri, R Bahru, R Amin, MUA Khan… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
This review article provides a comprehensive overview of the utilization of waste-derived
materials in tissue engineering applications. Waste-derived materials that have been …

The simultaneous loading of catechin and quercetin on chitosan-based nanoparticles as effective antioxidant and antibacterial agent

F Li, H Jin, J Xiao, X Yin, X Liu, D Li, Q Huang - Food research international, 2018 - Elsevier
A novel chitosan-based nanoparticle (GCQ NPs), which simultaneously loaded catechin and
quercetin, was synthesized through ionic gelation reaction between chitosan and sodium …