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Area of Science:

  • Biomaterials Science
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Controlled drug delivery is crucial for effective therapeutics.
  • Hydrogels, with their high water content, are suitable for local and delayed drug release.
  • Chitosan, a natural polymer, possesses advantageous properties for biomedical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse applications of chitosan hydrogels in drug delivery.
  • To highlight their role in controlling and delaying the release of loaded drugs.
  • To explore their utility across various biomedical fields.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies utilizing chitosan hydrogels for drug delivery.
  • Analysis of chitosan hydrogel properties relevant to drug release.
  • Categorization of applications based on drug type and biomedical use.

Main Results:

  • Chitosan hydrogels demonstrate significant potential for sustained and controlled drug release.
  • Their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mucoadhesivity are key advantages.
  • Effective delivery of hydrophilic, hydrophobic, and macromolecular drugs is achievable.

Conclusions:

  • Chitosan hydrogels are versatile platforms for advanced drug delivery systems.
  • Their unique properties facilitate localized and prolonged therapeutic agent release.
  • Further research into chitosan hydrogels promises expanded biomedical applications.