Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 100494 - 100494
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Phytochemicals,
as
dietary
ingredients,
are
being
extensively
studied
for
the
treatment
and
prevention
of
many
illnesses.
Tanshinone
IIA,
a
plant-derived
diterpene
quinone
has
demonstrated
various
therapeutic
effects.
However,
limitations
like
low
solubility,
bioavailability
stability,
weak
targeting
biodistribution,
short
half-life
make
Tan
IIA
an
unlikely
candidate
effective
therapy.
Nanoformulations
based
on
natural
substances
gaining
interest
approach
human
diseases,
they
provide
alternative
to
conventional
approaches,
which
frequently
linked
with
number
adverse
effects
complications.
The
study
comprises
thorough
assessment
existing
research
findings
from
variety
sources
in
order
collect
data
properties
innovative
delivery
systems.
Literature
was
compiled
databases,
including
Scopus,
Embase,
PubMed,
Google
Scholar,
using
keywords
such
"Tanshinone
IIA"
or
"diterpenes"
combination
"Traditional
Chinese
medicine",
"Therapeutic
potential",
"Neuroprotection",
"Anti-cancer",
"Cardioprotection",
"Nanocarriers",
"Liposomes".
that
possesses
broad
array
pharmacological
its
antidiabetic,
anticancer,
antioxidant,
anti-inflammatory
activities.
nanoformulations
have
shown
good
encapsulation
efficiency,
sustained
release,
extended
circulation
duration,
increased
accumulation
at
diseased
sites,
improved
efficacy,
leading
effectiveness
plethora
disorders.
Nanostructured
particles
several
benefits
addressing
issues
limited
stability
phytochemicals
by
overcoming
biological
barriers.
Certainly,
use
nano-drug
carriers
plant
products
is
current
trend.
Furthermore,
applications
these
must
be
humans.
Such
investigation,
well
evaluation
dosage
optimization,
may
pave
way
IIA's
commercial
feasibility.
Food Chemistry X,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
21, P. 101095 - 101095
Published: Dec. 27, 2023
Chitosan,
derived
from
the
deacetylation
of
chitin,
is
an
abundant
natural
biopolymer
on
earth.
Chitosan
and
its
derivatives
have
become
promising
biological
materials
because
their
unique
molecular
structure
excellent
activities.
The
reactive
functional
groups
chitosan
such
as
amino
hydroxyl
play
a
crucial
role
in
facilitating
synthesis
three-dimensional
hydrogel.
Chitosan-based
hydrogels
been
widely
used
medical,
pharmaceutical,
environmental
fields
for
years.
Nowadays,
chitosan-based
found
wide
range
applications
food
industry
sensors,
dye
adsorbents
nutrient
carriers.
In
this
review,
recently
developed
methods
preparation
were
given,
activities
systematically
introduced.
Additionally,
recent
progress
packaging,
adsorbents,
carriers
was
discussed.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
future
development
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(2), P. 764 - 764
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Marine
polysaccharide
hydrogels
have
emerged
as
an
innovative
platform
for
regulating
the
in
vivo
release
of
natural
bioactive
compounds
medical
purposes.
These
hydrogels,
which
exceptional
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
and
high
water
absorption
capacity,
create
effective
matrices
encapsulating
different
molecules.
In
addition,
by
modifying
physical
chemical
properties
marine
including
cross-linking
density,
swelling
behavior,
response
to
external
stimuli
like
pH,
temperature,
or
ionic
strength,
profile
encapsulated
is
strictly
regulated,
thus
maximizing
therapeutic
efficacy
minimizing
side
effects.
Finally,
using
naturally
sourced
polysaccharides
hydrogel
formulations,
sustainability
promoted
reducing
dependence
on
synthetic
polymers,
meeting
growing
demand
eco-friendly
materials.
This
review
analyzes
interaction
between
offers
examples
how
molecules
can
be
encapsulated,
released,
stabilized.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(6), P. 3084 - 3115
Published: May 13, 2023
Over
the
past
decade,
smart
and
functional
biomaterials
have
escalated
as
one
of
most
rapidly
emerging
fields
in
life
sciences
because
performance
could
be
improved
by
careful
consideration
their
interaction
response
with
living
systems.
Thus,
chitosan
play
a
crucial
role
this
frontier
field
it
possesses
many
beneficial
properties,
especially
biomedical
such
excellent
biodegradability,
hemostatic
antibacterial
activity,
antioxidant
biocompatibility,
low
toxicity.
Furthermore,
is
versatile
biopolymer
due
to
its
polycationic
nature
reactive
groups
that
allow
polymer
form
interesting
structures
or
modified
various
ways
suit
targeted
applications.
In
review,
we
provide
an
up-to-date
development
chitosan-based
nanoparticles,
hydrogels,
nanofibers,
films,
well
application
field.
This
review
also
highlights
several
strategies
enhance
biomaterial
for
fast
growing
applications
drug
delivery
systems,
bone
scaffolds,
wound
healing,
dentistry.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 275 - 275
Published: April 6, 2025
Chitosan
(CS),
a
versatile
biopolymer
obtained
through
the
deacetylation
of
chitin,
has
gained
significant
interest
in
biomedical
and
pharmaceutical
applications
due
to
its
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
unique
gel-forming
capabilities.
This
review
comprehensively
analyzes
CS-based
gel
development,
covering
extraction
from
various
natural
sources,
gelation
mechanisms,
applications.
Different
methods,
including
chemical,
biological,
green
techniques,
are
discussed
regarding
efficiency
sustainability.
The
explores
physicochemical
properties
CS
that
influence
behavior,
highlighting
mechanisms
such
as
physical,
ionic,
chemical
cross-linking.
Recent
advances
formation,
Schiff
base
reactions,
Diels–Alder
click
chemistry,
thermosensitive
gelation,
have
expanded
applicability
hydrogels.
Furthermore,
gels
demonstrated
potential
wound
healing,
tissue
engineering,
drug
delivery,
antimicrobial
applications,
offering
controlled
release,
enhanced
tunable
mechanical
properties.
incorporation
nanomaterials,
bioactive
molecules,
functional
cross-linkers
further
improved
hydrogel
performance.
current
underscores
growing
significance
innovative
biomaterials
regenerative
medicine
sciences.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 10546 - 10559
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Nano-based
approaches,
particularly
nanogels,
have
recently
emerged
as
a
potential
strategy
for
combating
biofilm-related
infections.
Their
exceptional
characteristics
including
biocompatibility,
biodegradability,
stability,
high
water
content,
stimuli-responsiveness,
and
their
nano
size
(which
enables
penetration
into
biofilms)
make
nanogels
promising
technology
in
the
biomedical
field.
However,
exploring
biofilm
treatment
remains
its
early
stages.
This
review
examined
status
of
application
bacterial
biofilms.
Recent
investigations
studied
derived
from
natural
polymers
like
chitosan
(CS),
hyaluronic
acid
(HA),
alginate,
among
others,
eliminating
inhibiting
These
were
utilized
carriers
diverse
antibiofilm
agents,
encompassing
antibiotics,
antimicrobial
peptides,
extracts,
nanoparticles.
Utilizing
mechanisms
conventional
antibody-mediated
pathways,
photodynamic
therapy,
photothermal
chemodynamic
EPS
degradation,
these
effectively
administered
drugs,
exhibiting
efficacy
across
several
strains,
notably
MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
Abstract
At
present,
cardiovascular
infection
such
as
infective
endocarditis
(IE)
has
become
a
major
disease
with
high
mortality
rate.
The
essence
of
IE
is
actually
the
associated
biofilm
formation,
which
can
occur
not
only
on
native
heart
valves,
but
also
prosthetic
valves
and
implants
left
assist
devices,
vascular
grafts,
pacemakers.
Biofilms
are
bacterial
aggregates
that
composed
self‐produced
extracellular
polymeric
substance
(EPS),
difficult
challenging
for
treatment
infections.
Therefore,
it
important
to
explore
develop
effective
anti‐biofilm
methods
biofilm‐associated
infection.
This
review
provides
comprehension
strategies
degrading
EPS
in
biofilm,
application
nanodrug
delivery
systems
biofilm‐related
infections,
strategy
targeting
drug
resistance
genes
through
gene
editing
technology
quorum
sensing
biofilm.
Furthermore,
this
some
optimize
antibacterial
properties
prevent
formation.
applications
these
will
provide
novel
preventive
therapeutic
ways