Nanochitin and nanochitosan: Chitin nanostructure engineering with multiscale properties for biomedical and environmental applications
Nanochitin and nanochitosan (with random‐copolymer‐based multiscale architectures of
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
glucosamine and N‐acetylglucosamine units) have recently attracted immense attention for …
[HTML][HTML] Chitin and chitosan derivatives as biomaterial resources for biological and biomedical applications
S Satitsri, C Muanprasat - Molecules, 2020 - mdpi.com
Chitin is a long-chain polymer of N-acetyl-glucosamine, which is regularly found in the
exoskeleton of arthropods including insects, shellfish and the cell wall of fungi. It has been …
exoskeleton of arthropods including insects, shellfish and the cell wall of fungi. It has been …
[HTML][HTML] Developing a new multi-featured chitosan-quinoline Schiff base with potent antibacterial, antioxidant, and antidiabetic activities: Design and molecular …
YM Abdel-Baky, AM Omer, EM El-Fakharany… - Scientific reports, 2023 - nature.com
A new chitosan Schiff base was developed via the reaction of chitosan (CH) with 2-chloro-3-
formyl-7-ethoxy quinoline (Q) derivative. The alteration in the chemical structure and …
formyl-7-ethoxy quinoline (Q) derivative. The alteration in the chemical structure and …
[HTML][HTML] Biofunctionalization and applications of polymeric nanofibers in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
The limited ability of most human tissues to regenerate has necessitated the interventions
namely autograft and allograft, both of which carry the limitations of its own. An alternative to …
namely autograft and allograft, both of which carry the limitations of its own. An alternative to …
[HTML][HTML] Eco-friendly and safe alternatives for the valorization of shrimp farming waste
The seafood industry generates waste, including shells, bones, intestines, and wastewater.
The discards are nutrient-rich, containing varying concentrations of carotenoids, proteins …
The discards are nutrient-rich, containing varying concentrations of carotenoids, proteins …
Chitosan-encapsulated nickel oxide, tin dioxide, and farnesol nanoparticles: antimicrobial and anticancer properties in breast cancer cells
Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer in women; however, it is curable in most cases (up
to 80%) when detected and treated at an early non-metastatic stage. Nanotechnology has …
to 80%) when detected and treated at an early non-metastatic stage. Nanotechnology has …
Therapeutic applications of sustainable new chitosan derivatives and its nanocomposites: Fabrication and characterization
Chitosan (CS) is a biologically active biopolymer used in different medical applications due
to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and nontoxicity. Nanotechnology is an exciting and …
to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, and nontoxicity. Nanotechnology is an exciting and …
Synthesis, characterization, and anticancer activity of chitosan functionalized isatin based thiosemicarbazones, and their copper (II) complexes
The one-pot synthetic method of condensation of isatin and 5-chloroisatin on to amino group
at C2 position of the pyranose ring chitosan in chitosan thiosemicarbazide was employed to …
at C2 position of the pyranose ring chitosan in chitosan thiosemicarbazide was employed to …
Effects of chitosan and oligochitosans on the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase-AKT pathway in cancer therapy
E Amirani, J Hallajzadeh, Z Asemi… - International journal of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K)-AKT pathway is one of the most important
kinase signaling networks in the context of cancer development and treatment. Aberrant …
kinase signaling networks in the context of cancer development and treatment. Aberrant …
[HTML][HTML] Double-network chitosan-based hydrogels with improved mechanical, conductive, antimicrobial, and antibiofouling properties
In recent years, the antimicrobial activity of chitosan-based hydrogels has been at the
forefront of research in wound healing and the prevention of medical device contamination …
forefront of research in wound healing and the prevention of medical device contamination …