Application of chitosan and its derivatives in medical materials

W Tang, J Wang, H Hou, Y Li, J Wang, J Fu, L Lu… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Chitin is a natural polymeric polysaccharide extracted from marine crustaceans, and
chitosan is obtained by removing part of the acetyl group (usually more than 60%) in chitin's …

Chitosan-based biomaterials for tissue regeneration

Y Kim, Z Zharkinbekov, K Raziyeva, L Tabyldiyeva… - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a chitin-derived biopolymer that has shown great potential for tissue
regeneration and controlled drug delivery. It has numerous qualities that make it attractive …

Rational design of electrically conductive biomaterials toward excitable tissues regeneration

G Zhao, H Zhou, G Jin, B Jin, S Geng, Z Luo… - Progress in Polymer …, 2022 - Elsevier
Cells in vivo are situated in a complicated microenvironment composed of diverse
biochemical and biophysical cues. To regulate biological functions of cells, tissues and …

Nanomaterials supported by polymers for tissue engineering applications: A review

F Habibzadeh, SM Sadraei, R Mansoori… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
In the biomedical sciences, particularly in wound healing, tissue engineering, and
regenerative medicine, the development of natural-based biomaterials as a carrier has …

Bacterial cellulose-based composites for nerve tissue engineering

F Jabbari, V Babaeipour, S Bakhtiari - International Journal of Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nerve injuries and neurodegenerative disorders are very serious and costly medical
challenges. Damaged nerve tissue may not be able to heal and regain its function, and scar …

The influence of the molecular weight of poly (ethylene oxide) on the hydrolytic degradation and physical properties of polycaprolactone binary blends

M Dalton, F Ebrahimi, H Xu, K Gong, G Fehrenbach… - Macromol, 2023 - mdpi.com
The use of biodegradable polymers in tissue engineering has been widely researched due
to their ability to degrade and release their components in a controlled manner, allowing for …

Translational bioengineering strategies for peripheral nerve regeneration: opportunities, challenges, and novel concepts

KA Sarhane, C Qiu, TGW Harris… - Neural Regeneration …, 2023 - journals.lww.com
Peripheral nerve injuries remain a challenging problem in need of better treatment
strategies. Despite best efforts at surgical reconstruction and postoperative rehabilitation …

Sacrificial biomaterials in 3D fabrication of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

C Wang, Y Zhou - … of Biomedical Materials Research Part B …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Three‐dimensional (3D) printing technology has progressed exceedingly in the
area of tissue engineering. Despite the tremendous potential of 3D printing, building …

Preparation and optimization of polyurethane/crosslinked poly acrylic acid semi-IPNs containing multi wall carbon nanotube applicable for artificial tendon

S Zenoozi, GMM Sadeghi, M Shahrousvand… - Colloids and Surfaces A …, 2022 - Elsevier
The tendons and nerves of the body are inextricably linked to each other. That is why the
adjacent neural system should also be supported in the most effective treatments for …

Nanofibrous polycaprolactone/amniotic membrane facilitates peripheral nerve regeneration by promoting macrophage polarization and regulating inflammatory …

C Liu, D Liu, X Zhang, L Hui, L Zhao - International Immunopharmacology, 2023 - Elsevier
Appropriate levels of inflammation are an important part of functional repair of nerve
damage. However, excessive inflammation can cause the continuous activation of immune …