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Chitosan nanocomposite for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: A review.
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International Journal of Biological Macromolecules . Jan2024:Part 1, Vol. 254, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Regenerative medicine and tissue engineering have emerged as a multidisciplinary promising field in the quest to address the limitations of traditional medical approaches. One of the key aspects of these fields is the development of such types of biomaterials that can mimic the extracellular matrix and provide a conducive environment for tissue regeneration. In this regard, chitosan has played a vital role which is a naturally derived linear bi-poly-aminosaccharide, and has gained significant attention due to its biocompatibility and unique properties. Chitosan possesses many unique physicochemical properties, making it a significant polysaccharide for different applications such as agriculture, nutraceutical, biomedical, food, nutraceutical, packaging, etc. as well as significant material for developing next-generation hydrogel and bio-scaffolds for regenerative medicinal applications. Moreover, chitosan can be easily modified to incorporate desirable properties, such as improved mechanical strength, enhanced biodegradability, and controlled release of bioactive molecules. Blending chitosan with other polymers or incorporating nanoparticles into its matrix further expands its potential in tissue engineering applications. This review summarizes the most recent studies of the last 10 years based on chitosan, blends, and nanocomposites and their application in bone tissue engineering, hard tissue engineering, dental implants, dental tissue engineering, dental fillers, and cartilage tissue engineering. [Display omitted] • Chitosan-based materials are promising candidates for tissue engineering applications. • Recent findings on chitosan-based bioactive materials are discussed. • Applications in different fields of hard and soft tissue engineering are summarized. • Multifaceted applications of chitosan-based nanocomposites in regenerative medicine are addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01418130
- Volume :
- 254
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174410743
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127660