by Saquib Hasnain, Sarwar Beg, Amit Kumar Nayak
Chitosan in Biomedical Applications
provides a thorough insight into the complete chitosan chemistry,
collection, chemical modifications, characterization and applications of
chitosan in biomedical applications and healthcare fields. Chitosan, a
biopolymer of natural origin, has been explored for its variety of
applications in biomedical research, medical diagnostic aids and
material science. It is the second most abundant natural biopolymer
after cellulose, and considered as an excellent excipient because of its
non-toxic, stable, biodegradable properties. Several research
innovations have been made on applications of chitosan in biomedical
applications. The book explores key topics, such as molecular weight,
degree of deacetylation, and molecular geometry, along with an emphasis
on recent advances in the field written by academic, industry, and
clinical researchers. Chitosan in Biomedical Applications will be of
interest to those in biomedical fields including the biomaterials and
tissue engineering community investigating and developing biomaterials
for biomedical applications, particularly graduate students, young
faculty and others exploring chitosan-based materials.
- Provides
methodology for the design, development and selection of chitosan in
biomedical applications for particular therapeutic applications
- Includes illustrations demonstrating the mechanism of biological interaction of chitosan
- Discusses the regulatory aspects and demonstrates the clinical efficacy of chitosan
