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  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Regenerative Medicine

Background:

  • Chitosan biomaterials possess unique chemical structures, biocompatibility, and biodegradability.
  • These properties enable diverse roles in membranes, sponges, and scaffolds.
  • Chitosan derivatives are widely utilized in pharmaceuticals and biomedical engineering.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of emerging chitosan applications in medicine.
  • To explore chitosan's role in tissue engineering, drug delivery, and gene therapy.
  • To discuss advancements in cancer therapy, ophthalmology, dentistry, and diagnostics using chitosan.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of chitosan-based biomaterials.
  • Analysis of chitosan's properties and applications in various medical fields.
  • Inclusion of recent discussions and stimulating ideas in chitosan research.

Main Results:

  • Chitosan's biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity are key advantages.
  • Chitosan platforms are beneficial for regenerative medicine and therapeutic methods, especially with Stem Cells (SCs).
  • Emerging applications span tissue engineering, drug delivery, gene therapy, cancer therapy, ophthalmology, dentistry, bio-imaging, and diagnostics.

Conclusions:

  • Chitosan-based biomaterials are versatile and promising for enhancing quality of life.
  • Further research into chitosan derivatives can lead to significant advancements in biomedical engineering.
  • The integration of chitosan with Stem Cells opens new avenues for regenerative medicine.