Chitin and chitosan (CS) are biopolymers having immense structural possibilities for
chemical and mechanical modifications to generate novel properties, functions and …

Chitin is the second most important natural polymer in the world. The main sources exploited
are two marine crustaceans, shrimp and crabs. Our objective is to appraise the state of the …

Providing comprehensive coverage of the biological activities and industrial applications of
Chitin, Chitosan, oligosaccharides, and their derivatives, this book presents a balance of …

In tissue engineering, scaffolding plays an important role in accommodating and stimulating
new tissue growth. Chitosan and alginate are two widely used natural polymers in tissue …

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) hold great promise for cell therapies and tissue
engineering. Neural crest stem cells (NCSCs) are multipotent and represent a valuable …

Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are a family of polyesters synthesized by microorganisms
under unbalanced growth conditions. PHA including poly-3-hydroxybutyrate (PHB) …

Chitosan, the N-deacetylated derivative of chitin that forms the exoskeleton of crustacean
shells, belongs to the polysaccharide family and has structural similarity to …

Autologous nerve grafts have been the 'gold standard'for treatment of peripheral nerve
defects that exceed the critical gap length. To address issues of limited availability of donor …

Chitosan (CS) has gained particular attention in biomedical applications due to its
biocompatibility, antibacterial feature, and biodegradability. Hence, many studies have …

Poly (3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate)(PHBHHx) was investigated for possible
application in repairing damaged nerves. Porous nerve conduits with both uniform wall …