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Purification of Polysaccharide Isolated From “Matthiola longipetala”: Structure Characterization and Antioxidant Activities
In this study, the polysaccharides isolated from Matthiola longipetala (PSMT) purified by DEAE-Sepharose chromatography. Two fractions of polysaccharides, PSMT1 and PSMT2 were obtained.
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Effects of Extraction Methods on the Physicochemical, Structural, Functional Properties and Biological Activities of Extracted Polysaccharides from Ononis natrix Leaves
Polysaccharides were extracted from Ononis natrix leaves using various methods, including hot water maceration (HWM), ultrasound-assisted extraction (USE), enzyme-assisted extraction (ENE), combined enzyme-ultras...
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Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of Carboxymethyl Chitosan-Based Hydrogels
Carboxymethyl chitosan (CMCS), as one of the most investigated derivatives of chitosan, has been widely used for the synthesis of hydrogels because of its good water solubility, biocompatibility, and biodegrad...
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Controlled release of phycocyanin from chitosan/protein isolate hydrogel for effectively accelerating wound healing
The present work deals with the development of novel biopolymer-based composite hydrogels (HGs) based on chitosan and protein isolate derived from marine byproducts, and their functional applications. Chitosan...
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Development and characterization of composite films based on chitosan and collagenous proteins from bluefin tuna: application for peeled shrimp preservation
In the current study, composite films based on blue crab chitosan (Cs) and bluefin tuna collagenous proteins (BTCP) were prepared and characterized. Composite films were assessed for their physicochemical, bar...
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Effect of pretreatment-assisted extraction on the physicochemical and structural properties of Rhinobatos cemiculus skin gelatin
Different pretreatment methods were applied on Rhinobatos cemiculus skin, and their effect on the physicochemical properties of the extracted gelatin was investigated. Prior to extracting gelatin, the skin was pr...
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Cedrol alleviates the apoptosis and inflammatory response of IL-1β-treated chondrocytes by promoting miR-542-5p expression
Cedrol has been shown to exert anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidative effects, but its role in osteoarthritis (OA) is unclear. This study aimed to explore the effect of cedrol in OA. Chondrocytes we...
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Suitability of chitosan nanoparticles as cryoprotectant on shelf life of restructured fish surimi during chilled storage
The present study investigated chitosan nanoparticle (CS-TPP NPs) preparation by ionic gelation process with chitosan (CS) and tripolyphosphate (TPP). The structural characterization of nanoparticles was studi...
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In vivo degradation of copolymers prepared from l-lactide, 1,3-trimethylene carbonate and glycolide as coronary stent materials
A series of high molecular weight polymers were prepared by ring opening polymerization of l-lactide (l-LA), 1,3-trimethylene carbonate (TMC) and glycolide using stannous octoate as catalyst. The resulting polyme...
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Novel Biodegradable Polylactide/poly(ethylene glycol) Micelles Prepared by Direct Dissolution Method for Controlled Delivery of Anticancer Drugs
The aim of this study is to develop novel polylactide/poly(ethylene glycol) (PLA/PEG) micelles as carrier of hydrophobic drug (paclitaxel) by direct dissolution method without using any organic solvents. The in v...
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Hydrolytic and enzymatic degradations of physically crosslinked hydrogels prepared from PLA/PEO/PLA triblock copolymers
Degradable copolymers were synthesized by ring opening polymerization of lactide in the presence of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), using CaH2 as a biocompatible initiator. The resulting PLA/PEO/PLA triblock copolym...
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Biodegradation of Aliphatic Polyesters
Synthetic polymers appeared about sixty years ago and immediately medical people realized that this new class of materials was of interest for therapeutic applications. For example, isotonic aqueous solutions ...
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Biodegradation of aliphatic polyesters
Aliphatic polyesters presently constitute the most attractive class of artificial polymers which can degrade in contact with living tissues or under outdoor conditions. Work has been in progress for the last t...
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Structure-property relationships in the case of the degradation of massive poly(α-hydroxy acids) in aqueous media
In order to assess the effects of morphology on the degradation characteristics of high-molecular weight poly(l-lactic acid) (PLA100), specimens of similar sizes were processed by compression moulding and made ei...
