Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications

Polysaccharides have experienced an increase in biomedical research due to their outstanding properties such as non-toxicity, biodegradability and biocompatibility. Functional Polysaccharides for Biomedical Applications examines the fundamentals and properties of these natural materials and their potential biomedical applications. With an emphasis on therapeutic and sensing applications, the book also reviews how polysaccharides can be modified for tissue engineering applications.

The first part of the book discusses the basics of polysaccharides and gives an overview of the various potential applications. The second part of the book looks in more depth at novel materials and technologies for use in tissue regeneration and therapeutics. The final section of the book details current biomedical applications with information on sensing and diagnosis.

With a strong focus on materials, engineering and application, this book is a valuable resource for those with an interest in harnessing the biomedical potential of natural polymers.

• Describes strategies for developing functionalized polysaccharides-based biomedical devices
• Illustrates concepts and encompasses scope for clinical development
• Provides advanced and comprehensive information on biomedical constructs

Materials scientists, biomedical engineers, pharmacologists

1. Introduction to natural polysaccharides
2. An overview on potential biomedical applications of polysaccharides
3. Design of polysaccharide-based superporous hydrogels for therapeutic purpose
4. Fabrication of polysaccharide-based materials using ionic liquids and scope for biomedical use
5. Polysaccharides as potential materials for the delivery of therapeutic molecules
6. Polysaccharide-scaffolds for tissue-regeneration
7. Hyaluronic acid as potential carrier in biomedical and drug delivery applications
8. Green synthesis of polysaccharide-based inorganic nanoparticles and biomedical aspects
9. Graphene oxide based nanocomposites and biomedical applications
10. Biomedical application of green synthesized metal nanoparticles using polysaccharides
11. Application of polysaccharides in enzyme immobilization
12. Biosensor based diagnosis of cardiovascular risk biomarkers
13. Modification of liposomal surface by polysaccharides: preparation, characterization and application for drug targeting
14. Aptamer-conjugated functionalized nano-biomaterials for diagnostic and drug targeting applications