Preparation of Alginate-Based Biomaterials and Their Applications in Biomedicine |
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| Authors: | Hengtong Zhang Junqiu Cheng Qiang Ao |
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| Institution: | 1.National Engineering Research Center for Biomaterials, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China;2.NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Control of Tissue Regenerative Biomaterial, Institute of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, NMPA Research Base of Regulatory Science for Medical Devices, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610064, China |
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| Abstract: | Alginates are naturally occurring polysaccharides extracted from brown marine algae and bacteria. Being biocompatible, biodegradable, non-toxic and easy to gel, alginates can be processed into various forms, such as hydrogels, microspheres, fibers and sponges, and have been widely applied in biomedical field. The present review provides an overview of the properties and processing methods of alginates, as well as their applications in wound healing, tissue repair and drug delivery in recent years. |
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| Keywords: | alginate hydrogel wound dressing drug delivery tissue engineering |
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