Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Book Chapter

Recent Developments on Chitosan Applications in Regenerative Medicine

Abstract

Chitin is the second most abundant natural polymer, after cellulose, and it is mostly
obtained from crustacean shells, such as crabs and/or shrimps [1]. It is, nonetheless,
present in many other marine origin organisms, such as cephalopods. These alternative
sources have recently started to gain more attention in order to obtain biopolymers
with different characteristics [2].

Journal
Biomaterials from Nature for Advanced Devices and Therapies
Pagination
221-243
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Keywords
Chitosan, Tissue engineering
Rights
Restricted Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
Year of Publication
2016
DOI
10.1002/9781119126218.ch14
Date Published
2016-10-01
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