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¹Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716, USA.

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This review explores polysaccharide-conjugated synthetic polymers for tissue engineering and drug delivery. These advanced biomaterials show promise in various applications, including scaffolds and micelles.

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Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Polysaccharides are crucial biopolymers with diverse biological functions.
Synthetic polymers offer tunable properties for biomedical applications.
Combining polysaccharides and synthetic polymers creates advanced biomaterials.

Purpose of the Study:

To review polysaccharide-conjugated synthetic polymers.
To highlight their applications in tissue-engineered scaffolds and drug delivery.
To categorize these materials based on polysaccharide origin and structure.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on polysaccharide-synthetic polymer conjugates.
Categorization into non-mammalian, mammalian, multi-polysaccharide, and mimetic systems.
Discussion of conjugation techniques, analysis, and material forms (micelles, particles, hydrogels).

Main Results:

Polysaccharide-conjugated polymers are versatile for biomaterial applications.
Materials can be tailored for specific uses in tissue engineering and drug delivery.
Conjugation strategies impact material properties and biological performance.

Conclusions:

Polysaccharide-synthetic polymer conjugates represent a significant advancement in biomaterials.
These materials offer great potential for developing innovative tissue scaffolds and drug delivery systems.
Further research into conjugation techniques and in-vivo applications is warranted.