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SCSCC6, Volume VIII, No. 3

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Volume VIII, No. 3 (2007)

Abstract:

Recent studies of the chemical modification of chitosan are discussed from the viewpoint of biomedical applications. In this review are presented the current applications of the various types of chitosan derivatives synthesized in the field of drug delivery vehicle, tissue engineering, wound dressing material, antimicrobial, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Keywords:

biocompatible materials, chitosan, drug delivery, tissue engineering.

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CSCC6200708V03S01A0001 [0001962]

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