Advanced search
Publication Cover
Biomaterials, Artificial Cells and Artificial Organs Volume 18, 1990 - Issue 1
Journal homepage
509
Views
582
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Article

Chitosan-as a Biomaterial

Thomas Chandy Biosurface Technology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum, 695 012, India
&
Chandra P. Sharma Biosurface Technology Division, Biomedical Technology Wing Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Poojapura, Trivandrum, 695 012, India
Pages 1-24 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009
 
Sample our Bioscience journals, sign in here to start your access, Latest two full volumes FREE to you for 14 days

Abstract

Chitosan [a (1 → 4) 2-amino-2-deoxy-β-D-Glucan] is a unique polysaccharide derived from chitin. Several attempts have been made to use this biopolymer in bio-medical field. The use of this material in the development of hemodialysis membranes, artificial skin, drug targetting and other applications are discussed. It appears, this novel biomolecule, biodegradable, and biocompatible, find applications in substituting or regenerating the blood/tissue interfaces. This polysaccharide having structural characteristics similar to glycosamino-glycans, seems to mimic their functional behaviour.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Order Reprints Request Corporate Permissions

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

Request Academic Permissions

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.

Related Research Data

Chitosan-Siloxane Hybrid Hydrogels
Source: Wiley
How to Succeed in Marketing Marine Natural Products for Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical and Cosmeceutical Markets
Source: Springer
Use of Natural Antimicrobial Agents: A Safe Preservation Approach
Source: IntechOpen
Proliferation of Chondrocytes on a 3-D Modelled Macroporous Poly(Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate)–Gelatin Cryogel
Source: Informa UK Limited
Chitosan inserts for periodontitis: influence of drug loading, plasticizer and crosslinking on in vitro metronidazole release.
Source: Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Inhibition of Platelet Adhesion to Glow Discharge Modified Surfaces
Source: SAGE Publications
N-Methylenechitosan gels, and some of their properties as media for gel chromatography☆
Source: Elsevier BV
Chitosan as scaffold matrix for tissue engineering
Source: Informa UK Limited
Synthesis and characterization of a hybrid (chitosan-g-glycidyl methacrylate)–xanthan hydrogel
Source: Informa UK Limited
Cellulose Nanocrystals to Improve Stability and Functional Properties of Emulsified Film Based on Chitosan Nanoparticles and Beeswax.
Source: MDPI AG
Encapsulation for delivering bioactives in aquaculture
Source: Wiley
Green synthesis approach: extraction of chitosan from fungus mycelia
Source: Informa UK Limited
Characterization of the water state of hyaluronic acid and poly(vinyl alcohol) interpenetrating polymer networks
Source: Wiley
Chitin in nature and technology
Source: Springer US
Non-Viral Vectors for Gene Delivery
Source: Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Nanomedicine in cardiovascular therapy: recent advancements
Source: Informa UK Limited
Collagen-chitosan-laminin hydrogels for islet support
Source: Wiley
Recent Advances in Chitosan-Based Nanomedicines for Cancer Chemotherapy
Source: Springer India
Preparation, Antibacterial and Physicochemical Behavior of Chitosan/Ofloxacin Complexes
Source: Informa UK Limited
Biomedical Applications of Chitin, Chitosan, and Their Derivatives
Source: Informa UK Limited
COLLAGEN MEMBRANE
Source: Wiley
Investigation of the parameters affecting the release of flurbiprofen from chitosan microspheres
Source: Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas
Correlation of in vivo collagen degradation rate with in vitro measurements.
Source: Wiley
Cell-interactive polymers for tissue engineering
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Evaluation of adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation of human adipose-derived stem cells on keratin
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Attachment Proteins and Their Role in Extracellular Matrices
Source: Springer US
Chitosan: A Unique Polysaccharide for Drug Delivery
Source: Informa UK Limited
Chitosan Coating an Efficient Approach to Improve the Substrate Surface for In Vitro Culture System
Source: The Electrochemical Society
The Preparation and Characterization of Chitosan–Gelatin Microcapsules and Microcomposites with Fatty Acids as Thermal Energy Storage Materials
Source: WILEY-V C H VERLAG GMBH
Preparation and characterization of hydroxyapatite/polycaprolactone-chitosan composites.
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Preliminary report on the osteogenic potential of a biodegradable copolymer of polyactide (PLA) and polyglycolide (PGA)
Source: Wiley
Single-cell Raman microscopy of microengineered cell scaffolds
Source: Wiley
Fibroblast adhesion to fibrinogen and fibrin substrata: Requirement for cold-insoluble globulin (plasma fibronectin)
Source: Elsevier BV
Injectable hydrogels: a new paradigm for osteochondral tissue engineering
Source: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
A Biopolymer Chitosan and Its Derivatives as Promising Antimicrobial Agents against Plant Pathogens and Their Applications in Crop Protection
Source: Hindawi Limited
Synthesis of a Quaternary Ammonium Derivative of Chitosan and Its Application to a Cotton Antimicrobial Finish
Source: SAGE Publications
Chitosan and its derivatives: synthesis, biotechnological applications, and future challenges
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Development of Macroporous Chitosan Scaffolds for Eyelid Tarsus Tissue Engineering
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
A new approach for the preparation of chitosan from γ‐irradiation of prawn shell: effects of radiation on the characteristics of chitosan
Source: Wiley
Hydrogels Based on Chitosan and Chitosan Derivatives for Biomedical Applications
Source: IntechOpen
Principles of burn dressings.
Source: Elsevier BV
Antibacterial and Physiochemical Behavior of Prepared Chitosan/pyridine-3,5-di-carboxylic Acid Complex for Biomedical Applications
Source: Informa UK Limited
The versatile biopolymer chitosan: potential sources, evaluation of extraction methods and applications
Source: Informa UK Limited
Advances in using chitosan-based nanoparticles for in vitro and in vivo drug and gene delivery.
Source: Informa Healthcare
Biodegradable Chitosan-g-Poly(methacrylamide) Microspheres for Controlled Release of Hypertensive Drug
Source: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
In vitro rapid organization of endothelial cells into capillary-like networks is promoted by collagen matrices.
Source: Rockefeller University Press
Permeability properties of gels and membranes derived from chitosan.
Source: Wiley
New aspects of liposomes.
Source: Elsevier BV
Chitosan: An Attractive Biocompatible Polymer for Microencapsulation
Source: Wiley
CHITIN AND CHITOSAN FOR VERSATILE APPLICATIONS
Source: Informa UK Limited

Linking provided by 

Related research

People also read lists articles that other readers of this article have read.

Recommended articles lists articles that we recommend and is powered by our AI driven recommendation engine.

Cited by lists all citing articles based on Crossref citations.
Articles with the Crossref icon will open in a new tab.