Chitosan-Based Hydrogels : Functions and Applications

ISBN-13: 9781439821145 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 521 str.

Kangde Yao; Junjie Li; Fanglian Yao

Opis

Chitosan is a natural biopolymer obtained through the deacetylation of chitin, which is derived from marine shellfish and other biological sources. Providing a theoretical basis for the design of biomaterials, this book discusses the relationship between the structure and functions of chitosan-based hydrogels. The text covers many research fields, including materials science, biotechnology, pharmaceutics, regenerative medicine, and cell engineering. The author also presents numerous real-world examples that illustrate the vast array of potential applications for chitosan-based hydrogels. This includes its use as a carrier in drug delivery/release and in the scaffolds of tissue engineering.

Spis treści

From Chitin to Chitosan. Chitosan Derivatives. Bioactivities of Chitosan and Its Derivatives. Formation of Chitoan-Based Hydrogels Network. Environment–Stimuli Response of Chitosan-Based Hydrogels. Chitosan-Based Gels for Drug Delivery System. Application of Chitosan-Based Gels in Pharmaceuticals. Enzyme Immobilization on Chitosan-Based Supports. Application of Chitosan-Based Biomaterials in Tissue Engineering. Future. Index.