Chemically modified xanthan and gellan for preparation of biomaterials for ophthalmic applications
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DOI: 10.1002/pi.5927
Abstract: Gellan and xanthan are extracellular polysaccharides with very interesting rheological or gelling properties. They are esterified with acrylic acid, acryloyl chloride or maleic anhydride. Consequently, due to the presence of carbon double bonds, hydrogels are… read more here.
Keywords: xanthan gellan; gellan preparation; modified xanthan; ophthalmic applications ... See more keywords
Hydrophobically modified xanthan: Thickening and surface active agent for highly stable oil in water emulsions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2018.10.052
Abstract: Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions were prepared using exclusively a hydrophobically modified xanthan (HMX) under ordered conformation without any surfactant. A series of HMX differing in grafting density were utilized at different concentrations. It was demonstrated that… read more here.
Keywords: hmx; hydrophobically modified; oil water; water emulsions ... See more keywords
Modified xanthan gum for buccal delivery-A promising approach in treating sialorrhea.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2017.04.123
Abstract: AIM The aim of this study was to modify xanthan, a well-known gelling agent, in order to treat sialorrhea, which increases salivary flow due to an excessive stimulus of the salivary reflex. METHODS Chemical modification… read more here.
Keywords: modified xanthan; treating sialorrhea; promising approach; approach treating ... See more keywords