Application of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer /

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer. It explores the sources, properties, and chemistry of gellan gum, focusing on its diverse applications in drug delivery, wound dressing, cartilage and scaffold applications, dentistry, and more....

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Nayak, Amit Kumar, Hasnain, Md Saquib
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, 2024.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This book provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer. It explores the sources, properties, and chemistry of gellan gum, focusing on its diverse applications in drug delivery, wound dressing, cartilage and scaffold applications, dentistry, and more. The text covers the impact of environmental conditions on gellan gum's functionality and its interactions with other biomolecules. It discusses sol-gel transitions, gelation mechanisms, and the biomedical properties of gellan gum, including its use in hydrogels, microspheres, and nanosystems. The book also addresses the use of gellan gum in nutrient and protein delivery, as well as its potential in tropical medicine. Aimed at researchers and practitioners in the biomedical field, it provides insights into the latest developments and future perspectives of gellan gum in medicine.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780323972437
0323972438