Can chitosan improve the biocompatibility of stents?

Preparation and in vitro investigation of chitosan/nano-hydroxyapatite composite used as bone substitute materials. Published: March 2005. Volume 16, pages ... A tannins‐rich chestnut extract was used to enhance the antioxidant and antibacterial properties of chitosan‐based film materials. The favorable mechanical ... In this study, halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) were used to reinforce chitosan hydrogels, and built a biocompatible, biodegradable and sustained drug release ... Chitosan (polysaccharide) is used for cationization of cotton and to increase the uptake of reactive dye by the cationized cotton. Large scale ultrafine chitosan hybrid nanofibers containing TiO2 and/or Ag nanoparticles were prepared using a needleless electrospinning method. Because chitosan and fibroin are both used in FDA-approved devices, Shrilk also may be useful for creating implantable foams, films, and scaffolds for ... Calcium carbonate + chitosan (brand name Epakitin®) is a phosphorus binder and calcium supplement. It is used to treat high blood phosphorus levels in cats and ... Oct 27, 2017 ... ... chitosan. Chitosan of low (LMWC) and high (HMWC) molecular weight (150 and 320 KDa respectively) was used at final concentrations of 600 and ... This is brought to you for free and open access by the Supervised Undergraduate Student Research and Creative. Work at TRACE: Tennessee Research and ... In pharmaceutical applications, chitosan17 has been successfully applied in the development of drug carriers18–19 for controlled drug delivery. The presence of ...