Chitosan-based hemostatic hydrogels: The concept, mechanism, application, and prospects

P Fan, Y Zeng, D Zaldivar-Silva, L Agüero, S Wang - Molecules, 2023 - mdpi.com
The design of new hemostatic materials to mitigate uncontrolled bleeding in emergencies is
challenging. Chitosan-based hemostatic hydrogels have frequently been used for …

Chitosan-based nanoparticles against bacterial infections

S Rashki, K Asgarpour, H Tarrahimofrad… - Carbohydrate …, 2021 - Elsevier
Chitosan nanomaterials have become a hot topic in biomedicine due to exerting
antimicrobial effects with interestingly high levels of biodegradability and biocompatibility …

Polymeric nanoparticles for delivery of natural bioactive agents: recent advances and challenges

M Elmowafy, K Shalaby, MH Elkomy, OA Alsaidan… - Polymers, 2023 - mdpi.com
In the last few decades, several natural bioactive agents have been widely utilized in the
treatment and prevention of many diseases owing to their unique and versatile therapeutic …

An overview of chitosan nanoparticles and its application in non-parenteral drug delivery

MA Mohammed, JTM Syeda, KM Wasan, EK Wasan - Pharmaceutics, 2017 - mdpi.com
The focus of this review is to provide an overview of the chitosan based nanoparticles for
various non-parenteral applications and also to put a spotlight on current research including …

Chitosan nanoparticles-insight into properties, functionalization and applications in drug delivery and theranostics

J Jhaveri, Z Raichura, T Khan, M Momin, A Omri - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology-based development of drug delivery systems is an attractive area of
research in formulation driven R&D laboratories that makes administration of new and …

A review of the preparation, characterization, and applications of chitosan nanoparticles in nanomedicine

R Jha, RA Mayanovic - Nanomaterials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chitosan is a fibrous compound derived from chitin, which is the second most abundant
natural polysaccharide and is produced by crustaceans, including crabs, shrimps, and …

Pharmaceutical and drug delivery applications of chitosan biopolymer and its modified nanocomposite: A review

WM Kedir, GF Abdi, MM Goro, LD Tolesa - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
Due to their improved structural and functional properties as well as biocompatibility,
biodegradability, and nontoxicity, chitosan and its nanoparticles are currently grasping the …

Fluorinated polyethylenimine to enable transmucosal delivery of photosensitizer‐conjugated catalase for photodynamic therapy of orthotopic bladder tumors …

G Li, S Yuan, D Deng, T Ou, Y Li, R Sun… - Advanced Functional …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) by insertion of an optical fiber into the bladder cavity has been
applied in the clinic for noninvasive treatment of bladder tumors. To avoid systemic …

Chitosan nanoparticles and based composites as a biocompatible vehicle for drug delivery: a review

R Pathak, S Bhatt, VD Punetha, M Punetha - International Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
The shellfish processing industry is one of the largest growing industries across the globe
with a market size of around USD 62B. However, it also leads to a significant environmental …

Chitosan-based nanomaterial as immune adjuvant and delivery carrier for vaccines

X Gong, Y Gao, J Shu, C Zhang, K Zhao - Vaccines, 2022 - mdpi.com
With the support of modern biotechnology, vaccine technology continues to iterate. The
safety and efficacy of vaccines are some of the most important areas of development in the …