Chitosan Based Biomaterials Volume 2 Tissue Engineering and Therapeutics

• Other Authors: Jennings, J. Amber Jessica Amber (Editor), Bumgardner, Joel D. (Editor)
• Format: Manuscript Book
• Language: English
• Published: AMSTERDAM ELSEVIER WOODHEAH PUBLISHING 2017
• Series: Woodhead Publishing series in biomaterials Number 123
• Subjects: Chitosan > therapeutic use; Biocompatible Materials; Tissue Engineering; Drug Carriers > therapeutic use; Genetic Therapy
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• Physical Description: xvi, 279 pages illustrations, (some colour) 23 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780081002285

Chitosan Based Biomaterials: Tissue Engineering and Therapeutics, Volume 2, provides the latest information on chitosan, a natural polymer derived from the marine material chitin. Chitosan displays unique properties, most notably biocompatibility and biodegradability. It can also be easily tuned to modify its structure or properties, making chitosan an excellent candidate as a biomaterial. Consequently, chitosan is being developed for many biomedical functions, ranging from tissue engineering and implant coatings to drug and gene delivery. This book provides readers with a full coverage of the applications of chitosan-based biomaterials.