Chitosan-dextran sulfate hydrogels as a potential carrier for probiotics.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.04.047
Abstract: Physical and chemical (crosslinked with genipin) hydrogels based on chitosan and dextran sulfate were developed and characterized as novel bio-materials suitable for probiotic encapsulation. The swelling of the hydrogels was dependent on the composition and… read more here.
Keywords: chitosan dextran; dextran sulfate; sulfate hydrogels; potential carrier ... See more keywords
Chondroitin sulfate hydrogels based on electrostatic interactions with enhanced adhesive properties: exploring the bulk and interfacial contributions.
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DOI: 10.1039/d0sm00547a
Abstract: Adhesive polysaccharide gels have highlighted their potential in biomedicine, tissue engineering, and wearable/implantable devices due to their tissue adhesive nature and excellent biocompatibility. However, the weak adhesive strength caused by the unclear relationship between the… read more here.
Keywords: adhesive properties; sulfate hydrogels; based electrostatic; chondroitin sulfate ... See more keywords