Biomaterials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Modulation
of
collagen
fibrillogenesis
by
varying
the
degrees
chitosan
deacetylation
for
preparation
co-assembled
biomimetic
fibrils
to
enhance
hemostasis.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29, P. 101292 - 101292
Published: Oct. 9, 2024
Chronic
wounds
are
non-healing
lesions
characterized
by
a
high
degree
of
inflammation,
posing
significant
challenges
in
clinical
management
due
to
the
increased
risk
severe
infection.
This
study
focuses
on
developing
powder
for
cutaneous
application
enhance
healing
and
prevent
infections
chronic
wounds.
The
smart
nanocomposites-based
biomimetic
microparticles
here
developed
combine
properties
chitosan
clays
represent
innovation
field
biomaterials
skin
regeneration
since
they
possess
enhanced
antimicrobial
properties,
multi-functional
scaffolds
promote
cell
proliferation,
support
tissue
reconstruction
mimicking
natural
extracellular
matrix,
provide
hemostatic
control
bleeding
during
wound
closure.
were
made
doped
with
clay
minerals,
specifically
montmorillonite
or
layered
double
hydroxides,
containing
copper
ions.
synergistic
combination
polymers
aims
regulate
cellular
responses,
angiogenesis,
matrix
(ECM)
deposition,
leveraging
bioactive
both
components
healing.
Montmorillonite
hydroxides
enriched
ions
through
intercalation
coprecipitation
methods,
respectively.
water-insoluble
prepared
using
derivative,
carbamate,
synthesized
obtain
chitosan-based
via
spray-drying
without
crosslinkers.
Physico-chemical
characterization
confirmed
successful
doping
Cu-clay
interaction
products
microparticles.
In
addition
proliferation
presence
Cu-clays
boosted
microparticles'
antibacterial
properties.
Encouraging
preclinical
vitro
vivo
results
suggest
that
these
nanocomposite
Cu-enriched
minerals
could
be
promising
candidates
simultaneously
enhancing
controlling
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(5), P. 1017 - 1017
Published: Feb. 22, 2025
Neurodegenerative
disorders
present
significant
therapeutic
challenges,
particularly
due
to
the
complex
nature
of
drug
delivery
central
nervous
system.
This
review
investigates
applications
various
biopolymers
in
neuroprotection
and
their
potential
role
treating
neurodegeneration.
We
a
critical
analysis
natural
synthetic
biopolymers,
focusing
primarily
on
chitosan,
fish
collagen/gelatin,
alginate
as
key
agents.
The
examines
fundamental
mechanisms
brain
development
neurodegeneration,
establishing
framework
for
understanding
how
these
interact
with
neural
tissues.
By
analyzing
recent
experimental
studies,
we
evaluate
effectiveness
different
biopolymer-based
systems
crossing
blood-brain
barrier
subsequent
neuroprotective
effects.
Additionally,
promising
materials,
including
lignin,
poly
lactic-co-glycolic
acid,
glucose-modified
bovine
serum
albumin/procyanidin
complexes,
are
briefly
explored
provide
comprehensive
overview
current
developments
field.
Our
reveals
that
approaches
offer
unique
advantages
both
delivery,
potentially
opening
new
avenues
neurodegenerative
conditions.
synthesizes
knowledge
identifies
directions
future
research
strategies.
Biopolymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
116(2)
Published: March 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
potential
of
plant‐
and
biopolymeric‐based
antibacterials
as
innovative
therapeutic
agents
for
infectious
skin
wound
healing.
By
researching
antibacterial
properties
various
plants,
highlights
their
application
in
tissue
engineering.
Beyond
reviewing
plant
extracts,
article
delves
into
limitations
these
natural
compounds
face,
such
hydrophilicity,
drug
release
rates,
cell
attachment,
scaffold
stability
when
integrated
engineering
constructs.
The
also
emphasizes
role
biopolymeric
materials,
hydrogel
optimization,
crosslinkers
to
improve
performance.
provides
a
roadmap
future
research
by
addressing
critical
factors
construction.
In
end,
it
aims
guide
development
more
effective
dressings
scaffolds,
combining
power
plants
with
advanced
materials
enhanced
healing
therapies.
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 234 - 234
Published: March 23, 2025
Interest
in
developing
new,
effective
materials
for
emergency
hemostasis
and
wound
healing
is
steadily
increasing,
particularly
use
emergency,
surgical,
military
situations.
Hydrogels,
with
their
unique
retention,
swelling,
biocompatibility
properties,
have
emerged
as
essential
therapy.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
examination
of
recent
hydrogel
applications
acute
medical
scenarios,
including
hemostasis,
management,
drug
delivery,
soft
tissue
replacement,
engineering.
We
discuss
the
physicochemical
properties
that
make
hydrogels
suitable
rapid
response
situations,
such
tunable
mechanical
strength,
adhesiveness,
responsiveness
to
environmental
stimuli,
ability
encapsulate
release
therapeutic
agents.
Additionally,
article
explores
advancements
smart
self-healing
antimicrobial
providing
insights
into
potential
revolutionize
care
increase
survival
rates
both
civilian
applications.
Through
critical
evaluation
current
clinical
trials
practical
deployments,
this
highlights
successes
challenges
faced
integrating
protocols,
roadmap
future
research
development
dynamic
field.
Pharmaceuticals,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(4), P. 584 - 584
Published: April 16, 2025
Background/Objectives:
The
safe
completion
of
a
non-invasive
procedure
is
crucial
to
the
success
an
endovascular
approach.
Chitosan,
natural
polysaccharide
derived
from
chitin,
ideal
material
for
study
and
application
medical
devices
in
post-operative
wound
management.
Methods:
present
work
based
on
retrospective
conducted
sample
patients
treated
with
Axiostat
(a
sterile,
single-use,
non-absorbable
dressing),
composed
100%
chitosan
designed
instantly
stop
bleeding
through
mucus
adhesion
mechanism
treatment
conditions
such
as
Leriche’s
syndrome.
objective
was
evaluate
efficacy
safety
hemostatic
dressing
undergoing
anticoagulant
and/or
antiplatelet
therapy
whom
procedures
using
axillary
artery
access
site
are
performed
treat
Leriche
Results:
obtained
results
showed
that
effective
promoting
hemostasis
at
vascular
even
when
prolonged
required
therapy.
mean
time
5.75
min
all
types
considered.