CHITOSAN-BASED NANOPARTICLES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS.

Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications explores the use of chitosan-based nanoparticles as a sustainable solution for the development of improved therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. A range of biomedical applications is reviewed, including treatment against highly resistant bact...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [S.l.] : WOODHEAD PUBLISHING, 2024.
Series:Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Chitosan-Based Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications explores the use of chitosan-based nanoparticles as a sustainable solution for the development of improved therapeutic and diagnostic techniques. A range of biomedical applications is reviewed, including treatment against highly resistant bacteria and parasites; tissue regeneration; drug delivery, and more. Moreover, the application of chitosan-based nanoparticles for the effective delivery of hormones, vaccines, phytochemicals, nutraceuticals, and their application in immobilization of enzymes is also discussed in detail. This book provides a state-of-the-art overview for materials scientists, pharmaceutical scientists, and researchers with an interest in the development of novel materials for therapeutics.
Physical Description:1 online resource
ISBN:9780443139987
0443139989