Application of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer /
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer. It explores the sources, properties, and chemistry of gellan gum, focusing on its diverse applications in drug delivery, wound dressing, cartilage and scaffold applications, dentistry, and more....
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| Format: | Electronisk eBog |
| Sprog: | engelsk |
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London :
Academic Press,
2024.
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| Online adgang: | ScienceDirect |
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| Summary: | This book provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of gellan gum as a biomedical polymer. It explores the sources, properties, and chemistry of gellan gum, focusing on its diverse applications in drug delivery, wound dressing, cartilage and scaffold applications, dentistry, and more. The text covers the impact of environmental conditions on gellan gum's functionality and its interactions with other biomolecules. It discusses sol-gel transitions, gelation mechanisms, and the biomedical properties of gellan gum, including its use in hydrogels, microspheres, and nanosystems. The book also addresses the use of gellan gum in nutrient and protein delivery, as well as its potential in tropical medicine. Aimed at researchers and practitioners in the biomedical field, it provides insights into the latest developments and future perspectives of gellan gum in medicine. |
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| Fysisk beskrivelse: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliografi: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780323972437 0323972438 |