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Synthesis-Structure Relationship of Chitosan Based Hydrogels
Chitosan is a biopolymer which is non-toxic, biocompatible and biodegradable and it is harvested from chitin by deacetylation process in the presence of a strong base. When it exists in the solution form, muco...
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Different Forms of Chitosan and Its Derivatives as Hemostatic Agent and Tissue Sealants
Hemorrhage is the leading cause of death in combat settings, trauma injury, and during surgical procedures. Hemostatic agents and tissue sealants are required when body’s coagulation cascade is not able to con...