Chitosan is a biopolymer derived from chitin, a natural polymer found in the shells of crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. It is a linear polysaccharide composed of randomly distributed β-(1→4)-linked D-glucosamine (deacetylated unit) and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (acetylated unit). Chitosan has a range of applications due to its unique physical and chemical properties, including its ability to form films, gels, and beads, and its biocompatibility.
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3D printing of microencapsulated Lactobacillus rhamnosus for oral delivery
3D Printing is an innovative technology within the pharma and food industries that allows the design and manufacturing of novel delivery systems. Orally safe delivery of probiotics to the gastrointestinal tract faces several challenges regarding bacterial viability, in addition to comply with…
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The History of Electrospinning: Past, Present, and Future Developments
Electrospinning has rapidly progressed over the past few decades as an easy and versatile way to fabricate fibers with diameters ranging from micrometers to tens of nanometers that present unique and intricate morphologies. This has led to the conception of new technologies and diverse methods that…
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Multilayer Films Based on Chitosan/Pectin Polyelectrolyte Complexes as Novel Platforms for Buccal…
Buccal films are recognized as easily applicable, microbiologically stable drug dosage forms with good retentivity at the mucosa intended for the therapy of oromucosal conditions, especially infectious diseases. Multilayer films composed of layers of oppositely charged polymers separated by…
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Recent advances in edible coating of food products and its legislations: A review
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Food products are highly perishable in nature which undergoes quick quality deterioration. In this note, the kind of packaging decides the active preservation of food qualities. Especially, edible coating plays a significant role in minimizing the post-harvest losses like moisture loss,…
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Formulation of antiretroviral nanocrystals and development into a microneedle delivery system for…
HIV/AIDS remains a major global public health issue. While antiretroviral therapy is effective at reducing the viral load in the blood, up to 50% of those with HIV suffer from some degree of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder, due to the presence of the blood-brain barrier restricting drugs from…
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Achillea wilhelmsii–Incorporated Chitosan@Eudragit Nanoparticles Intended for Enhanced Ulcerative…
Achillea wilhelmsii (A. wilhelmsii) contains several therapeutic phytochemicals, proposing a protective effect on inflammatory responses in autoimmune diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC). However, its activities against UC encounter multiple obstacles. The current study aimed to formulate a…
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Design, Evaluation and Comparison of Nanostructured Lipid Carriers and Chitosan Nanoparticles as…
There is a serious need of pediatric drug formulations, whose lack causes the frequent use of extemporaneous preparations obtained from adult dosage forms, with consequent safety and quality risks. Oral solutions are the best choice for pediatric patients, due to administration ease and…
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Chitosan: A Potential Biopolymer in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Applications
Chitosan, a biocompatible and biodegradable polysaccharide derived from chitin, has surfaced as a material of promise for drug delivery and biomedical applications. Different chitin and chitosan extraction techniques can produce materials with unique properties, which can be further modified to…
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Preparation of Melatonin Nanoparticles and their Enhancement of Lungs Bioavailability in the…
Background: To develop a first-time-novel polymeric NPs from PLGA and their coating by Chitosan (CS) of Melatonin (MT) for the enhancement of lungs bioavailability by targeting lungs from the nose.
Materials and Methods: The Melatonin LC-MS/MS method was developed for the first time for a…
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Development and Characterization of Chitosan-Based-Spray-Dried Solid Dispersions of Apigenin: 3D…
This study aimed to develop chitosan-based apigenin spray dried solid dispersion using 1:1,1:1.5,1:2 w/w ratios. The results of process yield and drug assay were found to be (87.5%, 94.2%, and 95.86%), (95.2 ±1.34%), (99.5 ±0.85%), and (97.6 ±2.42%), respectively, for AC1, AC2, and AC3. Flow…
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