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Jihyun Youn^1,2, Kapil D Patel^3,4,5, Adam W Perriman^3,4,5

¹School of Medicine, CHA University, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 11160, South Korea.

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Adhesive Technology
Regenerative Medicine

Background:

Chitosan bio-adhesives exhibit strong adhesion to diverse biological tissues, including skin, mucosa, and internal organs.
The adhesive properties stem from chitosan's amino and hydroxyl groups, enabling chemical and physical bonding with tissue surfaces.
Chitosan bio-adhesives are non-toxic, biodegradable, and biocompatible, ensuring safety for medical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To review chitosan-based bio-adhesives and their underlying bonding mechanisms.
To explore various chitosan composite bio-adhesives and their biomedical applications.
To discuss the challenges and future clinical prospects of chitosan bio-adhesives.

Main Methods:

Literature review of chitosan bio-adhesives.
Analysis of bonding mechanisms (chemical and physical).
Evaluation of composite bio-adhesives and their applications.

Main Results:

Chitosan bio-adhesives utilize ionic, covalent, hydrogen bonding, and chain entanglement for tissue adhesion.
Applications span drug delivery, wound healing, hemostasis, and tissue regeneration.
Composite formulations enhance chitosan's utility in biomedical settings.

Conclusions:

Chitosan bio-adhesives offer a versatile and safe platform for advanced medical applications.
Further research into clinical translation is warranted to overcome existing challenges.
Chitosan composites hold significant potential for improving therapeutic outcomes.