Chitosan based architectures as biomedical carriers. (December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sharma, Prem Prakash; Bhardwaj, Shakshi; Sethi, Aaftaab; Goel, Vijay K.; Grishina, Maria; Poonam, ; Rathi, Brijesh
• Is Part Of: Carbohydrate research. Volume 522(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-12
• Subjects: Chitosan -- Biodegradable -- Polysaccharide -- Drug delivery -- Biomedical applications; Carbohydrates -- Periodicals; Chemistry, Organic -- Periodicals; Biochemistry -- Periodicals; Carbohydrates -- Periodicals; Chimie organique -- Périodiques; Glucides -- Périodiques; Biochemistry; Carbohydrates; Chemistry, Organic; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 507.78
• DOI: 10.1016/j.carres.2022.108703
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0008-6215

Abstract

Abstract: In the recent past, chitosan demonstrated intriguing applications in the different domains of biomedical science, probably due to its biodegradability, biocompatibility, minimal toxicity, cost-effectiveness, and easy-going synthetic procedures. Chitosan is the second most prevalent amino polysaccharide after cellulose, generated from a deacetylated version of chitin. This short review briefly explains the preparation methods for chitosan from chitin and its role as a drug carrier for biomedical applications. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: Chitosan is a valuable biomaterial for biomedical science. It is biocompatible, minimal toxic, & cost-effective. Chitosan is the second most prevalent amino polysaccharide after cellulose. Applications of chitosan as a delivery vehicle are accomplished.