Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

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Beskrivning

Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications. Sections discuss the basics of polysaccharides, give an overview of the potential applications, look at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics, and detail current biomedical applications. With a strong focus on materials, engineering and applications, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers.

Describes strategies for developing polysaccharides-based biomedical devices
Illustrates concepts and encompasses scope for clinical development
Provides advanced and comprehensive information on biomedical constructs

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2019-06-12
Mått:152 x 229 x 27 mm
Vikt:850 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:526
Förlag:Elsevier Science
ISBN:9780081025550

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Sabyasachi Maiti is an M. Pharm, Ph.D from Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India. He is Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmacy, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (Central University), Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh, India. Dr Maiti has over 15 years experience in the field of pharmaceutical education and research. His research focusses on chemical modification of natural polysaccharides, characterization and their application in the design of novel drug delivery carriers. His research has been recognised by international peers in his field and he has more than 50 publications to his credit. He sits on numerous reviewer panels for international journals of repute, has edited multiple reference works and has written over 25 book chapters. Dr. Sougata Jana holds B. Pharm and PhD degrees. Dr. Jana works in the fields of drug delivery science and technology including modification of synthetic and natural biopolymers, microparticles, nanoparticles, semisolids and interpenetrating network (IPN) system for controlled drug delivery

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to natural polysaccharides2. An overview on the potential biomedical applications of polysaccharides3. Polysaccharide-based superporous hydrogels for therapeutic purposes4. Fabrication of polysaccharide-based materials using ionic liquids and scope for biomedical use5. Polysaccharides as potential materials for the delivery of therapeutic molecules6. Polysaccharide-based scaffold for tissue-regeneration7. Hyaluronic acid as potential carrier in biomedical and drug delivery applications8. Green synthesis of polysaccharide-based inorganic nanoparticles and biomedical aspects9. Graphene oxide-based nanocomposites and biomedical applications10. Biomedical applications of green-synthesized metal nanoparticles using polysaccharides11. Application of polysaccharides in enzyme immobilization12. Biosensor platforms for detection of cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers13. Modification of liposomal surface by polysaccharides: Preparation, characterization, and application for drug targeting14. Aptamer-conjugated functionalized nano-biomaterials for diagnostic and targeted drug delivery applications