Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Applications of Functionalized Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Several polysaccharides, including chitosan and alginate, have been used for a diverse range of biomedical applications due to their advantageous characteristics, such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, and low immunogenicity. Such uses include tissue-engineering scaffolds, pharmaceutical preparations, drug delivery, imaging, and prosthetics. Furthermore, chemical modification of these materials has led to new synthetic materials capable of enhancing the physical and chemical performance of their predecessors, for example, drug loading and uptake, drug targeting, and improved mechanical properties.

For this Special Issue, we are inviting submissions exploring novel trends and evaluations of the use of modified and non-modified polysaccharides in biomedical applications. Contributions may focus on single polymers or co-polymers and the integration of active pharmaceutical ingredients into hydrogels or polysaccharide nanocarriers. Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the anti-microbial activity, wound management capabilities, and anti-cancer activity of these hydrogels/nanocarriers. Original research manuscripts and literature reviews are both welcome.

Prof. Dr. Peter Foot
Dr. Elena Polycarpou
Dr. Federico Buonocore
Guest Editors

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• functionalized polysaccharides 
• nanoparticle characterization
• drug delivery
• enhanced loading capacity
• controlled release properties
• anti-microbial and anti-cancer activities
• wound management

• Recent Advances in Pharmaceutical Applications of Functionalized Polysaccharides and Their Derivatives in Pharmaceutics (8 articles)